Spokane Mayor David Condon is being recognized for his administration's efforts to clean up the Spokane River through innovative public works projects. 

Condon is the recipient of the 2015 National Environmental Achievement Local Public Service Award, which is awarded by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.

According to a statement from the city, the annual award recognizes contributions to environmental protection and wastewater management. The NEAA Public Service Award is given to current or former public officials at the local, state and federal level of government. 

“Our work has been called a national model, and is critically important to the future of the community’s most recognizable asset,” Condon said in a statement. “On behalf of the City employees who have worked so hard to make sure that our integrated clean water plan delivers the best outcome for our citizens, I want to thank NACWA for recognizing Spokane. We truly appreciate the honor.”

The city's Integrated Clean Water Plan is designed to improve the quality of the water in the Spokane River. Read our coverage of the plan here.