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Livermore Designated Clean California Community
Livermore was one of just six Bay Areas cities to receive the Caltrans designation, based on factors like community education and cleanups.
LIVERMORE, CA — The city of Livermore was one of only six Bay Area cities to be designated an official "Clean California Community" from Caltrans' Clean CA initiative.
To earn this designation, Livermore completed all of the Clean California Community Designation Program's 15 criteria , including:
- Community cleanups
- An anti-litter advisory body
- Measured progress
- Expanding public education and youth outreach programs
- Appropriate infrastructure
- Long-term planning
- Greening and beautification
- Collection drives
- Partnerships with nonprofits
- Cigarette litter prevention
- Strengthened enforcement efforts through local ordinances and code compliance programs
The Clean California Community Designation Program was launched in 2021 by Caltrans as part of the $1.2 billion Clean California initiative with the goal of cleaning, reclaiming, transforming, and beautifying public spaces statewide.
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“Livermore’s strong sense of community pride and environmental stewardship is evident in the care we take to keep our city clean and welcoming,” said Mayor John Marchand. “We are proud to be recognized by Clean California, and this accomplishment was made possible through the dedicated work of our staff, along with the support of our residents, volunteers, and community partners. We are proud to celebrate this achievement together.”
The Livermore community is encouraged to take part in the city's Community Service Day in September. See here to sign up when projects are listed .
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