Arbor Day Foundation Names Town of Cascade a 2023 Tree City USA

LINCOLN, Nebraska (4/2/2024) - Town of Cascade was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care.

Town of Cascade achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation....