This award is a valuable tool for enhancing your public education efforts. By the way, check out their online downloadable Public Service Announcements , cool stuff. Many utility companies have developed their own publications and have supplemental information on their websites. Here a few examples worth looking at. Another good way of getting the message out is through news releases.
Many utilities send out news releases on regularly scheduled basis and it is a very effective tool.
OK, that's all fine and good, but how do I get my engineers to design lines while taking into consideration present and future growth. Put them through This Course for starters. In a recent letter from the Utility Arborist Association, Past President Jennifer Arkett outlined a tentative project that could benefit a great many Utility Arborists. We at TLC think this forward thinking educational project is a winner and would encourage everyone to jump on board with their support. They are looking for some corporate sponsors who would be willing to pitch in financially.