Trees and Our Air, Houston, Texas, winner of the 2001 Public Education Award in recognition of excellence in programs that teach the importance of tree planting, conservation, stewardship, and Arbor Day awareness. Trees and Our Air is an in-depth report published by the Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention to counter claims that trees were a part of the air quality problem. The report explains the contributions of trees to cleaner air and the need for increased tree planting and care.

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Leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship from around the country and world will be honored by The Arbor Day Foundation at its 28th annual Arbor Day Awards celebration to be held in Nebraska City, Nebraska on Saturday, April 29, 2000. The awards ceremony is part of the Arbor Day weekend celebration held in Nebraska City from April 28-30. Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship.