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From creating butterflyfriendly backyards to organizing neighborhood cleanups, Port St. Lucie’ s environmental advocates were in the spotlight during the City’ s All-America City Award Celebration on Sept. 12.
Port St. Lucie earned the All-America City title thanks in part to its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and public participation, especially through
Naturally PSL, a residentdriven initiative dedicated to protecting and preserving the City’ s natural environment.
Thirteen individuals, youth and organizations received
the inaugural Naturally PSL Environmental Stewardship
Awards, honoring their outstanding efforts to protect and preserve the natural environment.
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