Wednesday April 13, 2022
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The nonprofit organization Project O recognized Santa Cruz for its commitment to healthy oceans and waterways.
Project O certified Santa Cruz as a “Blue City” after putting the city’s environmental initiatives and programs through a thorough assessment. The city received 405 points out of a possible 500.
“Our team is very pleased to welcome the beautiful seaside town of Santa Cruz into the Blue City Network,” said Blue City Network Executive Director, Evelina Marchetti.
The recognition came during the Santa Cruz City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Blue City Network’s assessment looked at environmental programs related to waste reduction, water quality, clean-up efforts along beaches and high-tech initiatives.