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23
worked with government
biologists to deposit 140,000
tons of limestone into the
St. Mary’s watershed. This
improved the river’s pH balance,
which stimulated a remarkable
reversal. Water quality has
improved, and fishermen are
once again catching trout. A
similar project is underway near
our Mt. Storm Power Station
in West Virginia.
Last year, company
volunteers from Texas to
Connecticut joined forces to
refurbish park trails, plant
trees at inner city schools and
upgrade an environmental
education center. These all suc-
ceeded through the hard work
and dedication of our people.
The Edison Electric
Institute recognized their efforts
with a 2001 National Land
Management Award. I was also
gratified when The Virginia
Manufacturers Association
presented Dominion with its
Environmental Excellence Award.
Our Thanks
Last year tested us as a nation,
as individuals and as businesses
in ways we had not imagined.
After September 11, I think we
all feel more vulnerable. We are
reminded how much we take for
granted—how much we have to
be thankful for.
I thank the many stakeholders
who contribute to make this
adventure work for us all—our
customers, board of directors,
skilled contractors, vendors,
regulators and legislators.
I say thanks to our
employees for keeping the faith
and delivering another solid
performance in a tough year and
for working hard to build our
business and our communities.
To you, our investors,
I say thanks for trusting us with
your money in both certain and
uncertain times.
Sincerely,
Thos. E. Capps
Chairman, President & CEO