College Station marks 36 years as Tree City USA, earns first Growth Award

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of College Station as a Tree City USA for the 36th consecutive year, honoring its commitment to planting, growing and caring for trees that make the community greener and healthier. Only 15 other Texas cities have maintained the designation for at least 36 years.

College Station also earned its first Tree City USA Growth Award, which recognizes communities that go beyond the program’s core standards through advanced tree care and public engagement. Efforts tied to the five-year Cooling College Station plan, which aims to reduce urban heat, contributed to the recognition.

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