The city of Lake Elsinore received the Helen Putnam Award for planning and environmental quality, city officials announced Saturday.

The award was presented by the League of California Cities during its annual conference in Long Beach, where Lake Elsinore was awarded for its creation and implementation of the Lake Management Plan.

The Helen Putnam Award is intended to recognize excellence in local government across the state and highlights outstanding achievements that improve the quality of life for residents while promoting responsible and forward-thinking planning practices, according to city officials.

“The Helen Putnam Award recognizes our commitment to restoring and preserving Lake Elsinore for generations to come,” Councilman Steve Manos said.

Manos accepted the award alongside

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