Employees at PSO's Northeastern Power Station received international recognition for contributions to wildlife habitat conservation, environmental stewardship, increasing native biodiversity and achieving habitat certification for the power plant.

The recognition came from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

One thousand of Northeastern Power Station's 1,300 acres are managed for wildlife.

The PSO plant consists of approximately 1,300 acres, 1,000 of which are designated for wildlife. Habitat types include secondary forests, grasslands and wetlands. A creek that traverses through the property and two ponds provide additional benefits to waterfowl.

One objective of the PSO’s wildlife management project is to improve wildlife habitat on plant grounds. The power plant's nest box project is the foundation of the site’s program, providing boxes for screech owls, eastern bluebirds, kestrels and barn owls throughout the property.

Local Boy Scout troops and experts help construct and monitor the nest boxes. Future power plant projects include creating nesting opportunities for purple martins and wood ducks, food plots, native plantings and a nature trail.