“I personally toured KBDJ’s quarry and was impressed by both the quality of the quarry’s operation and the fact that neither the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality nor any other Texas state regulatory agency has cited the quarry for any violation of Texas law.”

“The most impressive part of your story for me is the cost that you incur to go above and beyond what is mandated by our laws. That is profit that is going out of your pocket and back to being a good neighbor.”

“Great example of how economics and the environment can and do go hand-in-hand. It is a great resource for students to see applications of sustainability.”

“KBDJ is an exemplary member of our association, which is made up of companies that strive for a higher standard. KBDJ understands its role in the community and works hard at being a good neighbor.”

“It is refreshing to see how committed KBDJ is to preserving the surrounding environment and reducing their impact to their neighbors, while still providing a critical element in Central Texas' developing economy.”

“I am impressed with this mining company’s responsibility to the local environment: maintaining wildlife habitat, water quality and air quality. They are a relatively small operation with much growth potential.”

“We are pleased that KBDJ has joined Wildlife Habitat Council as they demonstrate their commitment to manage their lands to support sustainable ecosystems for the benefit of society.”

“I think (KBDJ) is probably the best of all worlds. I think anyone who aspires to do that with our Texas countryside is worth honoring. People need to know about that.”

“I have been to every quarry and mine in Central Texas and have never seen an operation run so meticulously to be environmentally friendly.”

“As someone involved in business and a recent transplant to Texas, I find it impressive to find a company involved in such a crucial and necessary industry going the extra measure to be a good citizen by performing good business practices, balancing environmental concerns, and providing education to others outside their industry.”

“I want to commend the KBDJ staff in embracing and participating in the things that are most important to the people that live here, most notably their wildlife habitat enhancement program and their recent certification. They have demonstrated their good neighbor commitment time and time again. I enjoy the visits to the site and look forward to many more ‘good neighbor’ efforts by KBDJ.”

“KBDJ sought our advice and has worked closely with us over the past year to preserve the beautiful open space surrounding its mining operation. This is a golden example of what can happen when the business and environmental communities work together to preserve the Texas Hill Country.”