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ECO thanks donors, sponsors of its birthday celebration

By Bill Moss, Published: June 28, 2012

ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, would like to thank its foundation and business sponsors for helping expand its work to protect water quality, promote green energy and sustainability, educate on recycling and advocate for good environmental rules.

First off, ECO would like to thank the Community Foundation of Henderson County for their grant of $18,000 to support their Water Quality Community Empowerment Project. ECO would also like to support the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for its grant of $35,000 to support its current strategic plan. Finally, ECO thanks the following business sponsors who have stepped forward to support its 25th anniversary celebration:
• Bold Life
• Blue Ridge Community College
• The Whitewater Bluegrass Company
• Earth Fare
• Biscuit Wagon Bakery
• Jongo Java
• Whole Log Lumber
• WNCW
• Van Wingerden
• Moose Café
• Ken Gaylord/Blackhawk Construction
• Surya Biofertilizers
• REI- Asheville
• HPC Printing
• Green By 3
• Blue Ridge Community College
• Chuck McGrady
• Pardee Hospital
• Dr. Matthew Young
• Mast General Store
• Garrison Family Dentistry
• Holly Spring Farms
• Green River Preserve
• Sun Dance Power Systems
• Green River Adventures
• Hendersonville Community Co-op

For 25 years, ECO has been working to become a strong voice for the environment. For more information about ECO programs and activities contact the organization at (828) 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org.