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Exampleville is a city in central Virginia with a population of roughly 50,000. The city is nestled in the Green Ridge Mountains and is home to the beautiful Exampleville Regional Park and many community gardens. The community of Exampleville, VA is committed to creating wildlife habitat and connecting residents to nature with their registration in the Community Wildlife Habitat program and looks forward to engaging residents in building more wildlife habitat throughout the city.
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The city of Bloomington lies in Monroe County, home to the Hoosier National Forest and the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The forests are comprised of Mesic hardwoods and all of the lakes are man-made. Bloomington's project is being led by the Center for Sustainable Living, a non-profit group that is concerned with the human ecological footprint. Their goal is to foster a biologically diverse, healthy and sustainable city. For more information visit - www.simplycsl.org.
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The City of Lighthouse Point, Florida is named for the famous Hillsboro Lighthouse, which has stood guard over Hillsboro Inlet since 1906. The City is characterized by informal affluence and a leisurely pace, tree-shaded streets and water-laced residential areas. The Intracoastal Waterway forms the eastern boundary of the city and Federal Highway (Rte. 1) the western boundary. Approximately 20 acres of parks have been set aside along with 13 miles of walking and bicycling paths.
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Kiawah Island is a barrier island in South Carolina's Low Country. It has 10 miles of beachfront, maritime forests and fresh and saltwater wetlands. The population of the island is growing rapidly and the Kiawah Island Community Association is concerned about dwindling wildlife habitat. The Land and Lakes Management Department has already put certain standards in place in order to protect the water quality and the remaining habitat.
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In March 2007, the City of Austin passed a council resolution to obtain National Wildlife Federation (NWF) community level certification. On March 12, 2009 Austin realized that goal and was recognized as a certified community during the Community Wildlife Habitat Certification Ceremony. To date, the City of Austin has 2,154 certified wildlife habitats and the number is steadily increasing.
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Incorporated in 1963, the City of Parkland is committed to maintaining a "park-like" setting. Parkland is a residential community with limited commercial property. It includes agricultural and equestrian life styles typified by plant nurseries, ranches, conservation areas and open space. The majority of land in the city is zoned low density. Species of concern include bald eagles, wood storks, gopher tortoises and burrowing owls. The city is especially concerned about water conservation and growth management.
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Located just 14 miles from downtown Atlanta, Chamblee is a vibrant city with a diverse community and international flair. It began as a small rail town, and was formally incorporated in 1908. After World War II, the General Motors plant in neighboring Doraville brought growth in the city’s blue-collar industries, bringing in new residents. By the 1980s, much of the city’s industrial base had downsized, but the city experienced a growth in its immigrant and refugee population partially due to its stock of affordable housing. Through significant downtown development and multiple annexations during the 2010s, the City has grown to more than seven square miles with over 32,000 residents. Chamblee is split between two watersheds, Nancy Creek and the North Fork of Peachtree Creek, located in the Upper Chattahoochee watershed. The watershed is part of the Chattahoochee River Basin, the primary drinking water source for DeKalb County. There are a variety of greenspaces across the city, including nine parks totaling 87 acres, which are home to a variety of urban wildlife, including white-tail deer, raptors and many songbird species. To learn more about all sustainability initiatives the City is undertaking visit us at: https://www.chambleega.com/planning_and_development/sustainability.php.
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Tukwila was the first community Certified in Washington State in 2002!!! Tukwila is found at the crossroads of two major interstate freeways. This convenient location has led to its being a center of commerce and industry. It is a highly diverse cultural and ethnic community. The Community Wildlife Habitat project was sponsored by Tukwila Parks and Recreation. One hundred percent of Tukwila's schools were certified as well as numerous businesses.
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Although Reston is the home of the National Wildlife Federation headquarters, their certification was achieved before NWF moved its offices to Reston in 2001. Reston was built as a planned community in the 1970s with homes organized into clusters and surrounded by open space. The certification project was led by the Reston Association, the second largest homeowners association in the country. In addition to NWF Community Wildlife Habitat certification, Reston has received the Green Community Award, the Tree City Award and their nature center has been declared an urban wildlife sanctuary by the Institute for Urban Wildlife.
