The High Acres Nature Area (HANA), owned by Waste Management, demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) Gold Certification for its 250-acre, award winning Conservation site located in Perinton, NY. HANA is part of WM’s overall commitment to promote sustainability, wildlife preservation, biodiversity and environmental education. To achieve this honor, it takes a tremendous amount of effort and dedication from numerous individuals, including Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Environmental Science students who are actively involved towards the success of the conservation site, where they engage in a variety of activities including conservation research, invasive species management and habitat restoration. Waste Management looks forward to continuing these successful partnerships to grow our conservation program for years to come.
Wildlife Habitat Council promotes and certifies habitat conservation and management on corporate lands through partnerships and education. WHC Conservation Certification programs take corporate sustainability goals and objectives and translate them into tangible and measurable on-the-ground actions. Through a focus on building collaboration for conservation with corporate employees, other conservation organizations, governmental agencies and community members, WHC programs focus on healthy ecosystems and connected communities.