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Archive for May, 2013

RPU will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

Friday, May 24th, 2013

The RPU Service Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Payments can be dropped off at a drop box location, made over the phone by calling 855-210-2285, or submitted online at www.rpu.org. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Pictures of the prescribed burn outside the RPU Service Center

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

A prescribed burn was facilitated today at the RPU Service Center as part of RPU’s efforts to maintain proper land management of natural/prairie grasses. Controlled burns have a number of important aspects; they reduce the buildup of fuel materials which decreases the likelihood of a serious uncontrolled burn, and also controlled burning stimulates the germination of new growth while inhibiting weed growth. The burn was managed and lead by professionals. Do not try to facilitate without the help of a trained professional.