Atmos Energy Tree Planting Event to Be Held January 20

Atmos Energy Corporation, Texas 811, and The Texas Trees Foundation are joining together to fuel greener and cleaner communities, said a press release Tuesday. San Angelo will be among the recipients of 811 trees across Texas when 47 trees will be planted in Kirby Park and along the Concho River. A tree planting ceremony with city officials and representatives from Atmos Energy will be held at Kirby park at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2016.

This initiative started on Aug. 11^, which is also known as 811 Day. Atmos Energy encourages customers to call 811 before they dig. By calling 811 in advance, property owners and contractors are connected to their state’s one-call center, which notifies all appropriate utilities about the excavation. Professional locators mark all underground utility lines at the digging site with flags or spray paint.

"We are thrilled to partner with the City of San Angelo, Texas 811 and the Texas Trees Foundation to create a long lasting, positive impact in the communities we serve,” John Paris, president of Mid-Tex division, Atmos Energy said. “Natural gas is a clean and efficient fuel source and planting trees ensures a cleaner and greener Texas.”

Matt Grubisich, Texas Trees Foundation, stated, "This is a great way to show Texas the importance of calling 811 before digging, while providing trees for our communities.”

The Fueling Greener and Cleaner Communities effort will wrap up in April 2016, which is National Safe Digging Month. Please visit the Texas Trees Foundation’s Tree Tracker to follow our progress.