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Capital Investments
Foundation. Arlington area commuters say the week-day service from

the Environmental Protection Agency that sponsors the Energy Star

the Park and Ride Lot at Park Springs and Interstate 20 continues to

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be cost-effective and convenient.

campaign.

Dozens of

Investments in Natural Resources

tree plantings like

this one occurred

When it comes to environmental preservation, Arlington made big

investments in water quality and energy efficiency in FY 2010.

throughout Arlington

The Lake Arlington Master Plan is one example of the short and long-

in FY 2010, thanks

term investments being made in the environment. When completed,

to environmental

this planning tool will be used to protect water supply and enhance

programs associated

recreational and economic development opportunities around Lake

with the NBA All-Star

Arlington.

Game and Super

Bowl XLV. The NBA

Pipelines were installed in FY 2010 for a new type of water

source called Reclaimed Water. By reusing treated wastewater for

All-Star game alone

golf courses, parks, and other irrigation, cooling and manufacturing

contributed to more

purposes, the City of Arlington is helping to conserve the drinking

than 2,000 new trees

water supply for future generations.

in the city.

Arlington residents and businesses joined communities,

corporations, utility companies and manufacturers across the U.S.
in making commitments to energy efficiency in their homes, schools
and places of business. By using products with the Energy Star
label, Arlington residents alone helped to reduce more than 240,000
pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, according to data released by

Arlington teens are helping the City of Arlington shape the future
of skate parks. The process has included open house events and
workshops to gather public input about the best types of skate
parks to be built and where.

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“Meeting the Challenge”