The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) selected the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (PBC Parks) as the recipient of the 2019 Agency Excellence Award in the Environmental Sustainability category. The award recognizes and honors the state’s most outstanding community Park, Recreation and/or Leisure Service agencies for excellence in Parks and Recreation management.
The Agency Excellence Award program focuses on agencies excelling at positioning themselves as key participants and providers in the categories of Economic Impact, Environmental Sustainability, Health, and Community Building.
PBC Parks’ environmental initiatives include environmental education at three nature centers and Riverbend Park; green infrastructure like green lighting systems, eco-friendly landscaping, irrigation and natural area land management best practices; and the Responsible Pier Initiative, which equips responders at Juno Beach Pier with tools and training to respond to turtle and seabird injuries. Environmental initiatives like these help keep beaches clean, reduce our carbon footprint, and allow wildlife to flourish at over 110 park properties.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities.
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