This holiday season, the City of Clearwater received a special gift that it worked very hard to earn: statewide certification as a Green City. The Florida Green Building Coalition administers the Green Local Government program and recognizes cities and counties around the state for outstanding environmental stewardship.

Members of the Florida Green Building Coalition will present City staff with the Green City award at the City Council meeting Dec. 17, 6 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 112 S. Osceola Ave., Clearwater.

Municipalities awarded with this distinction are recognized as more environmentally efficient than other municipalities. The designation focuses on improving environmental performance in areas such as energy, water, air, land, and waste. The Green Local Government standard includes meeting a comprehensive list of criteria encompassing environmental programs, initiatives, and events.

“This is a great accomplishment for the City of Clearwater and its residents,” said Mayor Frank Hibbard, “and I am proud of the hard work that our residents, volunteers, and staff do on a continual basis to preserve Clearwater’s sustainability.”

The City’s application was compiled in-house and submitted by the Environmental Division of the Engineering Department.

To learn more about Clearwater’s sustainability, programs, and environmental initiatives, visit
www.myclearwater.com/green.

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