MLEC contractors trimming trees for service reliability

Vegetation management efforts by Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative are underway. Crews will continue in Hickman County until early October and will be working in Houston and Lewis counties for the remainder of 2022.

Trees LLC, Gunnison Service, and RW Tree Service are contracted to conduct the work that will help with electric and broadband service reliability. A map showing locations is available on mlec.com.

MLEC’s balanced program uses a variety of approved, environmentally sound methods. This includes trimming, spraying and removal, if needed, to maintain a clearance of 20 feet on each side of the power line from an individual home or business all the way to the substation. Trimming practices are in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arbor Day Foundation recommended guidelines and standards for good tree health.

“We understand tree trimming is a sensitive issue, but it is also vital to keeping our members’ lights on, preventing accidents and controlling costly outages and equipment repair,” says MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan. “MLEC works with our members to keep the lines of communication open and strike a balance between vegetation and service.”

MLEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that serves more than 34,500 meters in Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties. We are helping build brighter futures and make connections possible for those we serve. Learn more at mlec.com.