The three principle leaders at the Washington Works Nature Trails maintained by Chemours are, from left, volunteer Dave Johnson, Program Manager Jason Sanders and Plant Manager Nicole Newell. The Wildlife Habitat Council designated the Chemours site as Certified Gold. (Photo Provided)

WASHINGTON, W.Va. — The Chemours Co.’s Washington Works manufacturing site has been recognized for environmental excellence by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

The site was designated as Certified Gold, signifying leadership among more than 600 council Conservation Certification programs.

“Chemours is dedicated to investing in the communities where we operate and leading the way on social responsibility for our industry,” Nicole Newell, Washington Works plant manager, said. “Our wildlife habitat education and outdoor programs are among the many ways we provide value and resources to reinforce science education in our community and I join our wildlife habitat volunteers in the excitement of achieving Gold Certification.”

The Washington Works integrated approach encompasses the creation and maintenance of a variety of wildlife habitats on the manufacturing site and land adjacent to the site. The program serves a variety of flora and fauna, 2.72 miles of networked nature trails and learning programs designed for all ages.

Established in 1992, the employee and retiree volunteers host school and Boy Scouts of America groups each year for guided education and work projects.

A young learner displays the treasures found at the Washington Works Nature Trails at Chemours in Washington, W.Va. The Wildlife Habitat Council designated the Chemours site as Certified Gold. (Photo Provided)

“The Washington Works site is recognized as meeting the strict requirements of WHC Conservation Certification,” said Margaret O’Gorman, president of the Wildlife Habitat Council. “Companies achieving this certification are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them.”

The trailhead is about a half mile west of U.S. 50 and W.Va. 892 and is open during daylight hours all year for individuals, families and groups to enjoy.

Chemours is a global leader in titanium technologies, thermal & specialized solutions, advanced performance materials and chemical solutions providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations.

The Wildlife Habitat Council promotes and certifies habitat conservation and management on corporate lands through partnerships and education.

A turtle peeks through the grass at the Washington Works Nature Trails at Chemours, which was designated Certified Gold by the Wildlife Habitat Council. (Photo Provided)

A group walks the path at the Washington Works Nature Trails at Chemours. The trail is open to the public. Chemours has been designated Certified Gold by the Wildlife Habitat Council. (Photo Provided)