Primary Phone Number: (715) 796-7000 | Pay-By-Phone: (855) 938-3613
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St. Croix Electric Cooperative maintains nearly 800 miles of overhead lines and works on a 5-year tree trimming rotation based on groups of townships within our service territory.
A two-man crew from Zielies Tree Service takes to the air and to the ground to be sure the 15-foot Utility Maintenance Area (UMA) around the lines is clear.
Jake Nelson will head the crew assigned to SCEC. An important part of Jake's job is communication with SCEC members. Although we do our best to notify members when the crew might be in their area, some are surprised, so he tries to alert property owners before trimming the trees.
If you have a concern or request regarding tree trimming, please fill out the form found below.
July 1, 2025:
From now through the end of November, a crew from Zieles Tree Service will be working along the route of SCEC’s overhead power lines in the towns of Glenwood, Baldwin, Cady, Spring Lake, Lucas, Tiffany and Gilman.
Crews will be in these areas trimming, cutting and removing trees and other vegetation growing or encroaching into the utility maintenance area.
If needed they may also use a Jarraff brush cutter and mower to finish the right-of-way maintenance.
This may result in piles of mowed, diced or chipped material.
Please do not relocate the material without checking with us first.
Please use the form found below if you have any questions or concerns regarding Tree Trimming.