Join the Green Challenge
	More municipalities honored for being 'Green' Dozens of cities and towns that achieved NCLM Green Challenge status were honored at the NCLM Annual Conference, October 25-27, 2009, at the Greenville Convention Center. "Municipalities continue to lead the way in implementing sustainable operations and innovations that save energy, natural resources and money," said Morehead City Mayor Jerry Jones, 2008-2009 NCLM president. "The League is proud to honor these cities and towns that have made tough decisions that will have a positive impact on their communities, citizens, region and state for years to come." The NCLM Green Challenge was the brainchild two years ago of then-NCLM President Susan Burgess, Charlotte council member, as a way to honor those municipalities that have taken the initiative to conserve energy and natural resources at the local government level. Approximately 80 North Carolina municipalities achieved Level One Green Challenge status last year. This year, 22 more have been approved for Advanced Level, while 13 have been approved for Intermediate Level. In addition, four municipalities joined the ranks of the Level One Green Challenge communities this year. "It is so exciting to see so many municipalities across the state continue to work hard on sustainability issues," said Burgess. "We will no doubt see municipal officials from these cities and towns share their good ideas with others over the next months and years so that more communities can save energy, natural resources and the taxpayers' money." Here is a list of all Green Challenge communities: Albemarle Level One, 2008 Archdale Level One, 2008; Advanced 2009 Asheville Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Banner Elk Level One, 2008 Beech Mountain Level One, 2008 Belmont Level One, 2008 Benson Level One, 2008; Intermediate 2009 Black Creek Intermediate, 2009 Blowing Rock Level One 2009 Boone Level One, 2008 Brevard Level One, 2008 Canton Level One, 2008 Carolina Shores Level One, 2008 Carrboro Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Cary Level One, 2008 Chapel Hill Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Charlotte Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Cherryville Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Concord Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Conover Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Cornelius Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Cramerton Level One, 2008 Davidson Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Dillsboro Level One, 2008 Dunn Level One, 2009 Durham Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Eden Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Emerald Isle Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Erwin Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Fayetteville Level One, 2008 Franklin Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Franklinton Level One, 2008 Garner Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Gastonia Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Goldsboro Level One, 2008 Granite Falls Level One, 2008 Greenville Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Hendersonville Level One, 2008 Hickory Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 High Point Level One, 2008 Hillsborough Level One, 2008 Holden Beach Level One, 2008 Huntersville Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Kannapolis Level One, 2008 Kill Devil Hills Level One, 2008 Lenoir Level One, 2008 Lewisville Level One, 2008 Lexington Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Maiden Level One, 2008 Marion Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Marshville Level One, 2008 Matthews Level One, 2008 Mocksville Level One, 2008 Monroe Level One, 2008 Montreat Level One, 2008 Morehead City Level One, 2008 Morganton Level One, 2008 Morrisville Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Mount Pleasant Level One, 2008 New London Level One, 2008 Newton Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Oak Island Level One, 2009 Pinehurst Level One, 2008 Raeford Level One, 2008 Raleigh Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 River Bend Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Rural Hall Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Salisbury Level One, 2008 Snow Hill Level One, 2008 Southern Pines Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 Southern Shores Level One, 2008 Statesville Level One, 2008 Tarboro Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Trinity Level One, 2008 Tryon Level One, 2008 Wake Forest Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Waynesville Level One, 2008; Intermediate, 2009 White Lake Level One, 2008 Whiteville Level One, 2008 Wilkesboro Level One, 2008 Wilmington, Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Winston-Salem, Level One, 2008; Advanced, 2009 Woodfin Sanitary Dist. Level One, 2008 *** The League is pleased to offer the NCLM Green Challenge, a program to recognize municipal activities and accomplishments in saving energy, natural resources and money. The Green Challenge Guide (PDF) describes a number of "green" activities, and there is an opportunity for you to receive credit for other innovative or special accomplishments. If you have questions, please contact Margot Christensen at mchriste@nclm.org or Matt Lail at mlail@nclm.org