CSX Transportation employee Russell V. Glidden became the company's fourth winner of railroading's highest environmental honor - the John H. Chafee Environmental Award, presented by the American Association of Railroads (AAR).

Glidden was honored for his management of a wastewater treatment facility located within the company's Avon, Ind., yard - work that turned a storm water pond into a wildlife sanctuary. "On his own initiative and at his own expense, Russ secured his wastewater treatment licensing," said Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the AAR.

"He then used his expertise to improve the facility's operation during a system upgrade. In fact, the eight million gallon storm water pond he manages has become so successful under his supervision that it has developed into a wildlife haven."

The AAR's Chafee Award is named for U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee's (R-RI) late father, who as a leading environmentalist understood and promoted the environmental advantages of rail transportation.

The award, given each year by the AAR, recognizes an individual railroad employee who has demonstrated outstanding environmental performance in the area of environmental awareness and responsibility.

Glidden, a machinist, serves as the chief operator of the wastewater treatment facility located within the company's Avon Yard, just outside of Indianapolis. "Russ represents the best of our employees, and the environmental consciousness that CSXT strives to achieve," said Ellen Fitzsimmons, CSX Corporation senior vice president for law and public affairs. "His leadership in managing our wastewater treatment system at Avon Yard is exemplary and a model for our system."

Glidden actively participates in supporting Avon's compliance with environmental regulations, policies and procedures. He conducts training for environmental certification for mechanical and engineering employees, and presents homeland security training in the area of environmental hazardous materials safety. His peers have recognized his dedication and hard work in the past, naming Glidden both "Employee of the Month" and "Employee of the Year."

CSXT's three other award winners include: