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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Arbor Day ProclamationPROCLAMATION ARBOR DAY -ARBOR MONTH WHEREAS: Trees and forest soils keep our lakes and streams clean by absorbing and filtering pollutants and sediments; and WHEREAS: Forest soils prevent flooding and reduce stormwater by capturing and storing rainwater and snowmelt, which is then slowly released to our lakes, streams, and groundwater; and WHEREAS: Careful management of our forests is one of the best ways to protect drinking water and reduce the cost of water treatment; and WHEREAS: Sound management of forested public lands surrounding the Mississippi River ensures clean drinking water for more than one million Minnesotans; and WHEREAS: About three-quarters of Minnesotans get their drinking water from the forested parts of the state; and WHEREAS: Planting trees is a natural and easy way to keep our water clean; and WHEREAS: The last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans pay special tribute to our trees as natural resources and rededicate ourselves to the vitality of our forests. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 30, 2021 as: ARBOR DAY And, the month of May 2021, as Arbor Month in the City of Columbia Heights. DATED: This 26th day of April, 2021 ayor Amada M qUz Simula