Token Creek Conservancy receives tree planting grant

Alliant Energy named 12 Wisconsin communities, including Windsor, to receive grants totaling nearly $60,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation’s Community Tree Planting program, part of the One Million Trees initiative.

“Our commitment to improving the environment and supporting the communities we serve is unwavering,” said David de Leon, president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company. “The Community Tree Planting program grants awarded will help these Wisconsin communities achieve tree restoration goals, improve energy efficiency and provide environmental benefits for generations to come.”

in Windsor, the $5,500 grant will go to replace ash trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer at the Windsor-Token Creek Conservancy.

Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. A tree expert helps communities select the best species for their areas and create care and maintenance plans to make sure the new trees have long, healthy lives.

“Our partnership with Alliant Energy is bringing new tree planting opportunities to communities across the state of Wisconsin,” said Deb Powers, Trees Forever interim CEO. “Trees provide so many benefits to these towns and that’s reflected in the energy and excitement of the volunteer groups to partner with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy.”

Across Wisconsin, communities are eligible to apply for grants up to $5,000 to fund new trees.