Politics & Government

Grayslake Receives 'Tree City USA' Designation for 19th Year

"The planting of trees improves the air quality in the community," said Mayor Rhett Taylor.

The Village of Grayslake was recently designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 19th consecutive year in recognition of its community forestry program.

“The Village is proud to be a recipient of this award for the 19th consecutive time. In addition to Village resources used to maintain its trees, the Village supports property owners planting trees on their property,” said Mayor Rhett Taylor. “The planting of trees improves the air quality in the community.”

This designation is made possible, in part, by the Village’s environmental programs such as the Tree Replacement and Neighborhood Partnership Programs. In 2012, 83 new trees were planted in Grayslake through the Tree Replacement Program.

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For more information on the Village’s Tree Replacement Program and other environmental partnership programs, please visit www.villageofgrayslake.com or call (847) 223-8515.

—The Village of Grayslake submitted this information.

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