Fairfax County Gives Green Nod to Town of Vienna

From the Town of Vienna:

VIENNA, VA - The Town of Vienna’s Community Enhancement Commission (CEC) was one of seven individuals and organizations recognized October 18 by Fairfax County with a 2016 Environmental Excellence Award. The citizen-based, Town Council-appointed committee is having a really good year as earlier this fall CEC-led efforts resulted in the Town of Vienna earning certification from the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat.

About the county Environmental Excellence Award, Vienna Councilmember Carey Sienicki says: “The Community Enhancement Commission is well-deserving of this award. Through their organized but approachable style, real improvements in the quality of life of citizens, businesses, and organizations have been made as has a lasting impact to Vienna's future in our built and natural environments. We appreciate that CEC members have shared their wealth of knowledge through engagement and education so that we can all be better stewards in the world by making the right choices.”

The CEC’s mission is to develop, promote, and coordinate voluntary efforts to improve the appearance of the Town of Vienna and to educate citizens about environmental initiatives. In addition to the National Wildlife Federation effort, programs initiated or supported by the CEC include eco-efficient homes, Solarize Vienna, native plant sales, sustainable home/garden tours, “ivy free” Vienna, and inclusion of an environment and sustainability chapter in the Town’s comprehensive plan.

CEC members are Maureen Alonso, Joanne Burke (co-chair), Christina Caplan, Emma Choi, Desireé DiMauro, Bob Robinson, Jack Ruszkowski, Tara Ruszkowski, Ross Shearer (emeritus), David Steiner, and Susan Stillman (chair).

Image via the Town of Vienna.