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Superior Recognized in National Award Ceremony
October 07, 2020The City of Superior received two awards from the national America in Bloom Symposium. The awards recognize our efforts in water resources management (Water Warriors Award) and honoring diverse community heritage (Celebrating Heritage Award).
In 2019, the City was awarded a grant from CN-EcoConnexions From the Ground Up to plant trees and shrubs in key locations to beautify the community, increase bird and pollinator habitat, and protect critical shoreline areas. In addition to installing over 140 native trees and 175 native shrubs along the Osaugie Trail, Barker’s Island, and Wisconsin Point, the City was able to highlight policies, practices, and programs that cause Superior to stand out amongst our fellow cities. These efforts were recognized this week when the City won the Water Warriors and Celebrating Heritage awards presented by project partner America in Bloom.
Mayor Jim Paine said, “I am deeply proud but not even a little bit surprised the America in Bloom organization recognized the natural and cultural beauty of Superior. The City of Superior continues to innovate and set the standard for developing and restoring a vibrant community. I’m grateful for the work of our staff and partners and excited to keep showing off our beautiful city.”
“Winning these awards illustrates the strength of a community collaborations.” Said project manager Andrea B. Crouse, City of Superior Water Resources Program Coordinator. “The City did not do this alone, we worked with community partners to highlight the best aspects of our community. Winning theses awards shows just what great work can and does happen in Superior.”
Volunteers don’t do their work to get awards but those who represented the community in planning meetings and AIB judging meetings deserve to be recognized for this achievement. City staff from Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Forestry worked alongside representatives from Douglas County, UW Extension, Visit Superior, Superior Chamber of Commerce, Superior Master Gardeners, Superior Public Museums, and citizens to make the project a success while showcasing the exceptional work done across our community.
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