Posted by From the Dallas South News Wire (Mayor’s Office)
Mayor Tom Leppert and the Dallas City Council are dedicated to making Dallas the greenest city in America! This is a big task and will take the efforts of all Dallas residents to make it happen. For that reason, Mayor Leppert will recognize those in the Dallas community who are at the forefront of environmental stewardship; those who are thinking beyond today, beyond the quick-fix.
The Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award (MEEA) will recognize Dallas residents who are working in the community to get others involved in improving the environment and creating a sustainable legacy for this generation.
Nominations are currently being accepted through March 31st for individuals, groups and entities deserving recognition for helping build a greener Dallas.
Applications can be found online at www.GreenDallas.net or can be downloaded here: Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award application (Adobe PDF).
Efforts can include, but are not limited to:
- Recycling
- Energy Conservation
- Water Conservation
- Emission Reductions
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Stormwater Mitigation/Management
· Green Purchasing
The City of Dallas’ Green Dallas initiative is aimed at environmental responsibility and encourages both public and private sector involvement. To find out more about how the City of Dallas is an environmental leader and what residents can do to ‘build a greener Dallas,’ visit the City’s green Web site www.GreenDallas.net
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