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Ellen Pickering Award

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Nominations Open for Environmental Excellence Award

The award will be presented at the city's Earth Day celebration April 20.

Alexandria Renew Enterprises and the city’s Environmental Policy Commission are seeking nominees for the fifth annual Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award.  The award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to protect the natural environment and keep the city “green.” Nominations may be submitted by Mar. 15 online or mailed or delivered to: Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission, City Hall, T&ES, Office of Environmental Quality, 301 King St., Room 3000, Alexandria, VA 22314. More information about nomination requirements can be found on the city's Earth Day website. The award will be presented during the Alexandria Earth Day celebration at Ben Brenman Park April 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A tree will also …

Monday, April 23, 2012

Volunteer Bike Group Wins Environmental Award

Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee received the 2012 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award.

The all-volunteer Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee received this year’s Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award during Saturday’s Earth Day celebration. The group started its efforts in February 2011 to help bring together the many citizens who enjoy walking and biking throughout Alexandria. BPAC has supported installing bike racks on DASH buses, including bike networks in small area plans and launching a series of monthly community bike rides and encouraging the city to bring the Capital Bikeshare program to Alexandria.

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