10,000th Tree with Citizens Energy Group

Earlier this year, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful joined‪@CitizensEnergyGroup‬ and the City of Indianapolis to celebrate the planting of the 10,000th tree as part of CEG's 10 Thousand Trees Initiative.

Why 10 Thousand Trees?
10 Thousand Trees is an initiative to plant ten thousand trees in support of Citizens Energy Group’s investments that will nearly eliminate combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to area rivers and streams by the year 2025.

To prevent sewer overflows from reaching area waterways, Citizens will invest about $2 billion by the year 2025 to build the DigIndy Tunnel System and expand its wastewater treatment plants. These investments are part of an agreement with U.S. EPA.

Citizens continues to evaluate sustainable solutions that further reduce CSOs and provide additional environmental benefits. An additional 10,000 mature trees planted within the CSO area may provide up to a million gallons of stormwater storage during rain events and thus further reduce CSOs.

With research clearly demonstrating the impact of urban trees on stormwater and CSO reduction, health, safety, neighborhood value and overall quality of life, the 10 Thousand Trees Program is providing far-reaching benefits to the community.

Take a look back at this milestone planting! 🌳