Dallas Becomes the First Major City in the Nation to Launch a Comprehensive Web Site...

Dallas Becomes the First Major City in the Nation to Launch a Comprehensive
Web Site Dedicated to Environmental Issues
http://www.GreenDallas.net reflects the City's commitment to 'green'
initiatives

DALLAS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas officials today officially launched
http://www.GreenDallas.net, a new Web site dedicated exclusively to green
initiatives. With the launch, Dallas becomes the first major city in the
nation with a comprehensive stand-alone Web site devoted to this important
topic.
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Visitors to the site will find tips on how to save energy and water;
recycle; clean the air; and have a green home and lawn. City's environmental
initiatives, accomplishments and awards are also prominently featured.
City officials are encouraging Dallas residents to make a commitment to
"go green" and play an active role in building a greener City. "People
understand how important it is to address the environmental issues, and they
also understand that that's the way to continue to build Dallas as a great
place to live and a great place to do business," said Mayor Tom Leppert. "The
City of Dallas is proud to be building a greener city."
Dallas has taken a leadership role in developing green initiatives,
according to Director of Environmental Quality Laura Fiffick. "The City has
to be a leader because we need to show our residents that we are committed to
conserving water, recycling and reducing emissions if we expect residents to
do these things. It's really a one-stop shopping center for residents who want
to become environmental leaders in their own community," Fiffick said.
The support of the corporate community is vital to the success of the
Green Dallas initiative. A donation from Green Mountain Energy Company is
making it easier for residents to get involved in the green movement with the
donation of 5,000 CFL bulbs. Dallas Fire-Rescue will distribute the CFL bulbs
as part of the smoke detector replacement program.
Clear Channel Inc. is also making an in-kind contribution of 25 billboards
to spread the message about how Dallas residents can help build a greener
City.
SOURCE The City of Dallas

Laura Fiffick, Director, Office of Environmental Quality, +1-214-670-1200, or
Meranda Carter Cohn, Public Information Office, +1-214-671-8573, both of The
City of Dallas