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THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HAMPSHIRE AND HAMPDEN CANAL

An intact canal prism of the Hampshire and Hampden Canal in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Once considered the pinnacle of transportation engineering, the Canal Era took the United States by storm during the first half of the nineteenth centur

It is often said that the Grand Canyon is the birthplace of SWCA. From an early age, Dr. Steven Carothers’ interest in the Grand Canyon led to a lifetime of preserving the ecology of this natural wonder. 

“I was first introduced to the Grand Canyon at 3 years old, attached by a rope to my father on the canyon’s Bright Angel Trail. My mom and dad were infatuated with the Grand Canyon, and they passed that on to me,” said Carothers, SWCA’s founder. 

For companies, investing in sustainability isn’t only about doing what’s right for the planet and people; it’s also about doing what’s right for their business and the bottom line.

Companies today often find themselves in a quandary when it comes to sustainable initiatives. While sustainability leaders focus on enhancing environmental and social performance by decreasing emissions, conserving resources, minimizing waste, and partnering with responsible vendors, financial leaders have additional concerns.