Wheels For Warmth Program Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Senator Phil Scott’s Wheels for Warmth program has been selected as a recipient for the 2010 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.
I couldn’t be happier that Wheels for Warmth has been recognized as a leader in protecting Vermont’s environment. ‘Wheels’ never would have worked if there hadn’t been cooperation from CVCAC, Casella Waste Management, WDEV and the many individuals who have volunteered their time over the years. This program has been successful on many different levels … receiving a nod from Governor Douglas and the Agency of Natural Resources is just icing on the cake.
-Senator Scott
Senator Scott created Wheels for Warmth in 2005 to raise funds for the Central Vermont Community Action Council’s emergency and supplemental fuel assistance program. To date, volunteers and community members have raised nearly $100,000. In addition, over 9,000 tires have been recycled and another 6,000 tires have seen extended use since the program’s inception.
Gov. Jim Douglas, Sen. Phil Scott, ANR Sec. Jonathan Wood
