City of Riverside has been named the First Emerald City in recognition of its having the best Green-Action program in California. Riverside First Baptist Homes, Inc. Western Municipal Water District, brings supplemental water to western Riverside, serves a 517-square mile area, a population of 853,000 people, and sells approximately 34 billion gallons of water annually. It is in the forefront of efforts to meet the growing water shortage in Southern California
Mayor Ron Loveridge is the leader who brought the City’s Green Action Plan into reality. It daily diminishes the carbon footprints endangering our grandchildren and great grandchildren
Riverside Councilman Mike Gardner, Ward 1, A jealous guardian of parks and their development, is a close partner of Mount Rubidoux Manor.
The Janet Goeske Senior Center “Where Seniors Grow Younger”, serves thousands of seniors monthly and is a top leader in going green. Installed 1,392 photo voltaic panels mounted on carports. They will displace over 5,000 tons of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in twenty-five years. the goal of the Green Riverside Action Plan.
Mayor’s Commission on Aging: The outstanding advocate for seniors in city government: listens to and works with senior, studies their needs and opportunities, and proposes improvements to the
Mayor and City Council
Sponsoring agency of Mount Rubidoux Manor
3993 - 10th Street,
Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside African American Historical Society Inc., a strong supporter of sustainability
P.O. Box 209 Riverside, CA. 92502 (951) 687-4292
Sam Huang, a noted Inland Empire artist, distinguished community leader, and retired RCC professor. Awarded the City Spirit Award by Mayor Loveridge.
Green Sanctuary, Universalist-Unitarian Church, is an early pioneer in citizen green action. The Church building, a famed architectural gem in downtown Riverside, was dedicated June 9, 1882.
Don Coon, Vice Chair, Mayor’s Commission on Aging, and distinguished community leader, is an active member of Mount Rubidoux Manor’s Green Committee.
Ruth Wilson, Vice Chair, Riverside Chapter American Association of Retired Persons and distinguished community leader, helped lead the fight to preserve the natural habitat of the Santa Ana River.
City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department: record achievement in behalf of residents of all ages: an excellent accelerated tree-planting program fulfilling the goal of the Green Riverside Action Plan.
Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance: excellent record of preserving, enhancing, and protecting the Riverside downtown area—now spearheading the development of a downtown community garden
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