Bremerton continues to lead cities its size in the National
Mayor’s Challenge, a program sponsored by the Wyland Foundation
to encourage people to conserve water and energy, reduce waste, and
do other conservation-minded things.
The challenge runs through April, so there is still time to join
with other Bremerton residents or else boost the results for any
city you wish to support. The pledge is basically a list of 17
conservation questions, and you just check a box for commitments
you are willing to make — either with new practices or with ongoing
good habits. To start,
you name your city.
Bremerton was the winner last year among cities with populations
from 30,000 to 100,000. As they did last year, Bremerton Mayor
Patty Lent and her staff have done a good job in spreading the word
about the contest, which includes prizes. I’ve seen posters in
local stores and restaurants.
As the mayor said in a
news release:
“Water is Bremerton’s remarkable resource. I encourage all
Bremerton residents to pledge to learn more about their water and
energy use at home. This challenge, which runs through April, is an
exciting opportunity to learn about water wise habits as we engage
in a friendly competition with other cities across the nation to
create a more sustainable environment.”
Following Bremerton in its population category are Folsom,
Calif., and then Greeley, Colo.
Since I wrote a story about this for the
Kitsap Sun (subscription) on April 11, Seattle has moved up
from seventh to fourth place among the largest cities (600,000 and
over). No other Washington cities have made it into the top 10 for
any population group.
In Kitsap County, Port Orchard is ranked 44; Poulsbo is ranked
162; and Bainbridge Island is out of the running at this point.
Other Washington cities in the top 100:
Gig Harbor, 46
Tacoma, 58
Vancouver, 59
Lacey, 64
Redmond, 74
Several other cities are close to 100. If anyone sees his or her
city moving into the top 100, please let me know.
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