MASON CITY – Alliant Energy announced tree planting projects in Mason City totaling nearly $10,000.
This fall, Alliant Energy plans to plant street trees in the south part of town, along the 500-800 blocks of South Washington, South Adams and South Jefferson Avenues and the 100-200 blocks of 6th-8th Street SW.
The project will cost $9,720.
Also, in the North Iowa area, Rudd will get $2,040 worth of trees in Rudd Lake Park.
Alliant partners with Trees Forever for the “Branching Out” project.
“Every Branching Out project focuses on long-term tree care with a special emphasis on energy efficiency and conservation. We are pleased to continue a long-term partnership with Alliant Energy in a combined effort to educate Iowans on the importance of trees, and improve our environment one community at a time,” said Shannon Ramsay, president and CEO of Trees Forever.