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The City of Freeport is proud to be recognized as the following:

  • Bird City USA – Freeport has been a Bird City of Illinois since 2021 by meeting criteria in Habitat Conservation, Reducing Threats to Birds, Education and Engagement, and Sustainability. Bird City Illinois recognizes communities that implement sound bird-conservation practices, enhancing the environment for birds, and educating the public about the relationship between birds and people and how that contributes to a healthy community. To learn more, please visit birdcity.org/Illinois

  • Tree City USA – Freeport achieved the Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. To learn more, please visit arborday.org/Treecityusa
  • Gold Level Water Ambassador Community – Awarded by the American Water Works Association, Illinois Section, in recognition of the City’s efforts to elevate public awareness, knowledge and consumer education for the water industry.
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