• Spill kits were updated and all chemical and oil tanks enclosed in secondary containments.

• Use of solvent-based paints in streets eliminated.

• World Leadership Award in the Environmental Category was presented.

• Rocky Anderson was sponsored by International Council for Local Environmental Initiative to attend the United Nation's COP10 global warming conference.

• Salt Lake City received the 2004 Leadership Award for Green Power Purchasing from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Anderson received the 2004 Association for Commuter Transportation Leadership Award.

• Salt Lake City received the 2004 Innovation Award for the U.S. Conference of Mayor's Cans for Cash Challenge.

• Anderson was sponsored by the EPA to attend the United Nation's COP8 global warming conference in New Delhi, India.

• The National Sierra Club's Distinguished Service Award was given to Anderson in 2003.

• Utah Medical Association bestows its Environmental Stewardship Award on Anderson.

• Anderson named the 2002 Political Leader of the Year by the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club

• International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives named Salt Lake City a "Climate Protection Partner" for its commitment to help slow global warming

• Mayor Anderson received the 2003 EPA Climate Protection Award.

• Sponsored by Anderson's office, Salt Lake Clean Cities, a program that promotes alternative fuel vehicles, received the 2002 Madison Avenue Award of the National Clean Cities Coalition for outstanding public outreach.

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