FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jasmine Putney Arbor Day Foundation 402.216.9307 jputney@arborday.org Arbor Day Foundation Names Ada a 2023 Tree City USA LINCOLN, Nebraska (3/1/2024) ? Ada was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Ada achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program?s four requirements: maintain a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicate an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. ?Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand,? said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. ?The trees being planted and cared for by Ada are ensuring that generations to come with enjoy a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it?s through volunteer engagement or public education.? If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and extreme heat and flooding. Ada is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future. More information about the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. About the Arbor Day Foundation Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters, and valued partners. Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forest throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve critical issues to survival. As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through its members, partners, and programs, educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees. More information is available at arborday.org.