As highlighted in the Leadership Message, the perception of mining operations can often be seen in a negative connotation because people tend to overlook that a large percentage of our everyday commodities, utilities, and infrastructure come from mine sites like the George Reed Jackson Valley Quarry.
In an effort to educate our community and improve our local environment, George Reed participates in many educational and outreach programs to inform our community members, as well as replenish and enhance our surrounding environment. One of those efforts occurred in November and December of 2021 when George Reed partnered with The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 265, to educate them in the importance of locally sourced construction materials, as well as the importance of environmental mitigation amongst the ever-expanding infrastructure in California.
To ensure successful revegetation of
oak woodlands, Scott Williams (Basic
Resources) and Harlan Kuntz (George
Reed Inc) led boy scouts to hand-plant acorns to ensure healthy long-lived naturalized trees.
Scott Williams, from Basic Resources Environmental and Land Use department developed the overall program of collecting local acorns and planting them in a natural cluster pattern with protective blue shields to protect and encourage growth. The project undertaken included Scott, plus George Reed driver, Harlan Kuntz, in conjunction with members of Boy Scout Troop 265 to plant 369 blue oak trees in Amador County. These trees serve many benefits to the environment which include providing food and shelter to over 270 wildlife species. Because the reclaimed mining area will eventually blend into the surrounding hills and oak woodlands, future generations will likely be unaware of presence of the reclaimed rock quarry.
A special thanks to all who participated in the efforts of continuing to demonstrate our core values of sustainability and environmental stewardship
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