BASF donates $10,000 to support wildlife and environmental education

WYANDOTTE, MI, June 20, 2017 – As part of its commitment to foster local wildlife and environmental education programs, BASF donated $10,000 to the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA). The donation supports IWRA projects that promote stewardship, expand outreach, and assist with visitor services. It also helps increase public awareness of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

“This contribution supports IWRA’s mission to create a sustainable environment for our wildlife and provide valuable educational experiences for the community,” said Greg Pflum, Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Midwest Hub. “We want to be a part of developing the next generation of conservation stewards.”

IWRA is a non-profit organization that protects wildlife and habitats while providing learning opportunities through programs like Eagle Tours at the Monroe Power Plant, World Wetlands Day, Hawk Fest and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival.

“Our organization can only be successful with collaborative efforts among partners,” said Joann Van Aken, Executive Director of IWRA. “With BASF’s help we can continue our efforts to assist in the protection of the region’s natural resources and educate the public on the progress being made and those who help make it happen.”

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Suggested caption: Turtles are just some of the local wildlife that inhabit the gateway to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge that will benefit from BASF’s donation. Photo: International Wildlife Refuge Alliance

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $16.2 billion in 2016. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 114,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of about €58 billion in 2016. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.

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