News release  The Santa Clarita City Council has adopted a resolution to support the city’s efforts to be designated as a Clean California Community. This recent action highlights the city’s continued dedication to environmental responsibility and community pride, the city said in a news release.  The Clean California Community Designation program, launched in August by the California Department of Transportation, was created to establish, maintain and recognize communities that demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a clean and beautiful environment. Community cleanups, greening and beautification projects, and education and outreach are all integral components of the program.   City Council members expressed pride in the steps the city is taking to maintain its high level of commitment to environmental initiatives that serve to benefit the daily lives of all residents.  “Our city has always made it a priority to protect our natural environment and plan for a sustainable future,” Mayor Cameron Smyth said in the release. “Earning a Clean California Community recognition would demonstrate the high level of commitment Santa Clarita has to keeping our city clean and green, benefitting the lives of current and future residents.”   Obtaining the designation requires the city to commit to implementing or maintaining recycling and cleanup programs, some of which include:  Local cleanup events, such as River Rally, Neighborhood Cleanup Day, Make a Difference Day and others.  Collection drives for items that are hard-to-recycle, hazardous or bulky.  Community and youth educational programs such as environmental awareness outreach, social media campaigns, as well as school and library activities.  Greening and beautification projects, such as planting trees or increasing park space.  To see a list of upcoming environmental events, visit GreenSantaClarita.com/Events.  The post City adopts Clean California Community resolution  appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal.