Kodak, National Geographic and the Conservation Fund honor Greenways Champions

The Kodak American Greenways Program is the nation’s longest running community-based grants program that expands and enhances our nation’s network of greenways, blueways, trails and natural areas. Since the program’s inception, nearly $900,000 has been granted to over 700 organizations in all 50 states. The program is a partnership between Eastman Kodak Company, National Geographic Society and The Conservation Fund.

“Supporting local community grassroots initiatives in preserving our nation’s great outdoor heritage is a privilege, and we are honored to be a participant in such a successful endeavor,” said Charles Ruffing, Kodak’s director of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability. “These local initiatives and individuals recognized in the Kodak American Greenways Awards are a credit to all who diligently steward this country’s unparalleled system of greenways.”

“Greenways not only improve the nation’s ecological health, these natural corridors provide vital opportunities for all Americans to get out, exercise and improve their physical health,” said Gilbert M. Grosvenor, chairman emeritus of the National Geographic Society. “With the help of companies like Kodak, the greenways network has linked city streets to parklands and other open spaces.  The program still enjoys robust growth as we celebrate 22 years of cooperation.”