“Sustainable Riverside maximizes energy efficiency and makes the most efficient use of resources, and minimizes negative environmental consequences. Above all, it means meeting the needs of its citizens while not degrading or destroying the natural and constructed systems that will sustain future generations.” – The Clean & Green Vision, Riverside Clean & Green Task Force website.

About Riverside

• Incorporated: October 11, 1883
• Population: 300,430
• Location: Approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in Riverside County
• Elevation: 860 feet above sea level
• Area: 78 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• ICLEI member
• U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
• HEAL Cities Campaign Participant
• Agency greenhouse gas inventory completed 2008
• Community greenhouse gas inventory complete July 2010
• Recognized for Model Community Achievement at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Clean Air Awards in October 2004
• Clean & Green Riverside Task Force established 2005
• Adopted Clean Air Challenge Educational Program
• Established Clean Fuel Fleet Program
• Adopted Ride Share Programs with bus subsidies and carpools
• Received National Awards for their Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful efforts in litter prevention, beautification and waste reduction
• Adopted Whole House Rebate Program
• Recognized by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies for excellence in water management in 2011

Beacon Award Accomplishments

Click here to read about La Mesa’s Beacon Award accomplishments to date.

Climate Action Resources

• Clean & Green Riverside Task Force
• Green Riverside website
• Riverside Sustainability Council 2010 Initiatives