Press Release City of St. Clair Earns 2024 Tree City USA Recognition From Arbor Day Foundation St. Clair, Michigan (February 24, 2025)– The Arbor Day Foundation named City of St. Clair a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 50 years. “We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like St. Clair are leading the way,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation’s cities. We’re proud St. Clair is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.” In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy costs for homeowners. “The City of St. Clair is proud of our commitment and partnership with the Arbor Fay Foundation. As recognized for 26 years, the City has shown vested interest by balancing development with care of the environment. Strict enforcement of the Tree Ordinance is a top priority for the betterment of the community.”  Annette Sturdy, City Clerk To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is operated in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.  To learn more about the program or how to apply, visit arborday.org. About the Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.    

Please note that Winter Decorations-artificial flowers, wreaths, grave blankets, or decorative items- must be removed from graves by April 1 of each year. Fresh flowers only are permitted in Hillside Cemetery from April 1 through November 1 of each year.  A hanging basket, a flower stand or one pot (no larger than 14” round) per grave will be permitted.  A copy of all cemetery rules may be viewed at www.cityofstclairmi.gov.  For information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 810-329-7121.

Join our team! The City is currently interviewing for a part-time Building Administrative Assistant.  Please submit interest by 3:00pm, Friday, March 21, 2025. For more details: https://cityofstclairmi.gov/employment-opportunities/

The Monday, March 17, 2025 7pm City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @6pm. Same location: 547 N. Carney Drive

Winter Taxes are due to the City of St. Clair office by 4:30pm Friday, February 28, 2025. Payments can be made by in person 547 N. Carney Drive or online through the ‘Make a Payment’ link.  Cash, check or credit card accepted in person.

A snow emergency has been declared in the City of St. Clair from 8am Saturday, February 15, 2025 through 6pm Sunday, February 16, 2025.  The Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04) prohibits parking on any City street when snow exceeds or is expected to exceed 4 inches. Please remove all vehicles from the streets to avoid being ticketed or towed at the owners expense. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe! Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04)

A snow emergency has been declared in the City of St. Clair from 4pm Wednesday, February 12, 2025 through 4pm Thursday, February 13, 2025.  The Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04) prohibits parking on any City street when snow exceeds or is expected to exceed 4 inches. Please remove all vehicles from the streets to avoid being ticketed or towed at the owners expense. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04)

Due to predicted severe weather conditions with below average temperatures, Pine Shores Golf Course, PSGC, Banquet Center will be open daily as of Monday, January 20, 2025 from 7am-7pm as a warming center. 515 Fred Moore Highway