Pitkin, Eagle, Garfield Damage Prevention Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 2010 to educate everyone about the need to 'Call 811 B4U Dig' to mark buried utility lines before work begins. This service is fast and free, prevents death and injuries to home and business owners, and reduces costly damage to underground utility lines and interruptions in service. PEGDPC teaches local high school seniors about the need to 'Call 811 B4U Dig' safety awareness and provides scholarships to seniors ages 17 & 18 to further their educational and career goals. PEGDPC also introduces high school students to public utilities, damage prevention, and construction career opportunities, providing high-paying jobs for students to live and work in their home community.