Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global call to action for protecting the planet and its species. Since its inception in 1970, it has grown into a vital movement uniting individuals, organizations and governments worldwide in addressing environmental challenges.

 Energy Transfer is proud to engage in a wide range of programs dedicated to preserving ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and supporting green spaces. From conserving longleaf pine forests and restoring wetlands to enhancing urban environments through tree plantings, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the natural world for future generations. Here is a look at our 2024 and 2025 conservation initiatives:

• $300,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to conserve longleaf pine forests, supporting biodiversity and forest health. Stretching from Virginia to East Texas, these forests provide critical habitat for unique wildlife and rely on periodic fires to maintain their rich plant and animal diversity.

• $250,000 to Ducks Unlimited for a project that will finish this summer at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Port Arthur, Texas.

• $100,000 to the Texas Trees Foundation to support three tree planting efforts in the Dallas area throughout 2025 to enhance urban green spaces, improve air quality and provide vital shade in areas that need it most.

• $100,000 to Texan by Nature to restore wetland ecosystems in the Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area with Ducks Unlimited in Texas, ensuring vital habitats for native species.

• $100,000 to support the revitalization of Kingsman Park in Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania. The project, which just broke ground this year, includes the installation of an ADA-accessible path, inclusive play equipment, canopy trees and landscaping, two Pickleball courts, and a Bocce Ball court.
• $75,000 to Wildlife Habitat Council (now called Tandem Global) for a tree planting in May at J.S. Clark Elementary School, an underserved elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana.
• $30,000 to Trees for Houston for the planting of 80 15-gallon trees at Chinquapin Preparatory School, a private college-preparatory school for Houston’s under-resourced communities.

• $25,000 to American YouthWorks’ Texas Conservation Corps for their Green Wave Initiative, which focuses on training young adults to lead community clean-up events across Houston.

American YouthWorks cleaning up an illegal dump site in Houston. Photo: American Youthworks

• $10,000 annual donation to Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, a Delaware-based organization whose mission is to rehabilitate native injured and orphaned wild birds and contaminated wildlife, and to promote their stewardship through education and humane research.
• $10,000 annual donation to the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, an organization dedicated to restoring the health of the Delaware River & Bay.

Energy Transfer’s commitment to conservation and community underscores the importance of working together to protect our planet. As we celebrate Earth Day, let us embrace the collective responsibility to preserve the natural world for generations to come.