To celebrate World Environment Day, Anheuser-Busch employees spent the day sorting through 30,000 pounds of trash removed from the Mississippi River and beautifying the Soulard neighborhood with the help of Chad Pregracke, found Living Lands & Waters and winner of CNN`s 2013 Hero award.
That`s not the only way Anheuser-Busch gave back today, though. After the clean-up, A-B surprised Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters with a $90,000 donation. Anheuser-Busch has had a strong relationship with Pregracke for many years and was excited to honor his commitment to the environment.
Anheuser-Busch was also honored today by Missouri Speaker of the House and State Representative Timothy Jones, who issued a proclamation to A-B in recognition of the company`s environmental efforts.
View photos from today`s World Environment Day efforts here.
