Green Space - It Really is Beneficial!
"Green Spaces" are preserved open areas of Newport News dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by preserving and conserving unique natural assets. Green Spaces provide a wealth of benefits in that they...
- Help reduce air pollution
- Conserve water and reduce soil erosion
- Save energy by cooling during hot months
- Act as windbreaks during colder months
- Reduce noise pollution
- Provide recreational opportunities to relax & enjoy nature
- Increase property values
- Provide wildlife habitat and create wildlife & plant diversity
- Beautify the community
What can you do to help "Preserve a Greener Future"?
- Become a Green Foundation member.
- Volunteer your time and expertise to the Foundation.
- Take this opportunity to consider the aesthetic, environmental and tax benefits of preserving your land as green space.
- Support community and government initiatives that help preserve open spaces in the city of Newport News.
Contact the Newport News Green Foundation at (757)926-8428 or write to Newport News Green Foundation, P.O. Box 323, Newport News, VA 23607.