Encinitas, California - A certification process using a data-driven approach to assessing communities’ efforts toward protecting our world’s oceans. Upon certification, participants become part of the Blue City Network, a coalition of communities from California that collaborate in their ongoing quest to become true champions of the environment.
Encinitas completed a thorough assessment of the city’s current environmental initiatives and programs, resulting in a rating based on the total cumulative score of points achieved. Encinitas scored 455 points out of a possible 500, placing them in the Ocean Champion Tier.
“We’re honored to welcome Encinitas as the newest member of the Blue City Network. This certification proves that Encinitas has taken measurable action through policy and conservancy to protect the ocean & waterways,” said Evelina Marchetti, Executive Director.
"Our City has proudly led the way in championing vital environmental initiatives for many years. We are honored to receive this certification and remain steadfast in our commitment to good stewardship of our natural resources," stated the Mayor of Encinitas, Tony Kranz.
The Blue City Network Certification allows communities to credibly and transparently track progress toward overall sustainability objectives. The assessment focuses on four solution areas: Waste Minimization; Climate Protection and Community Resilience; Water Quality and Efficiency; and Healthy Ecosystems. Participants also gain access to proven resources and blueprints provided by top environmental nonprofits, cities, and governmental agencies working with BCN. The City of Encinitas joins other certified Blue Cities, including Chula Vista, Solana Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Alameda.
The Blue City Network is supported by Project O, a non-profit, 501c3 organization founded by noted entrepreneur Rich German and based in the coastal town of Laguna Beach, California. By restoring, protecting, and sustaining the ocean and all that lives in it, Project O ensures the well-being of humankind now and for generations to come through various programs and projects, such as developing and supporting innovative partner programs for ocean conservation and educating the next generation to protect the ocean and make cleaning up plastic pollution a priority. Find out more at https://project-o.org/
For more information, please contact Evelina Marchetti at: evelina@project-o.org
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