DENVER, Nov. 5, 2008 — CH2M HILL is the first major sponsor of the National League of Cities' 2009 Green Cities Conference and Expo.

Increased civic energy aimed at greening cities around the world inspired the National League of Cities to sanction its first Green Cities Conference and Expo, where attendees can "find everything in one place to launch or enhance green initiatives in local communities."

Slated for April 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, the event will focus on the unique knowledge and resources needed by city governments and will draw upon the experiences of cities around the world.

"The National League of Cities is demonstrating great leadership with this new forum, where we can explore a broad set of solutions that can help every city become more sustainable," says Mark Lasswell, president of CH2M HILL's civil infrastructure group, which serves state and local government. "We help cities all around the world with a wide spectrum of 'green solutions,' so we're excited about sharing new ideas and technologies that can enhance the environment, the economy and quality of life in our nation's cities."

CH2M HILL will sponsor Eco-Fest, an evening festival on April 20 designed to celebrate positive lifestyle changes to promote sustainability. Eco-Fest will feature local natural foods, opportunities to visit vendors of eco-friendly and fair trade products, and live music and networking in a green environment.

Clients in government and industry rely on the people of CH2M HILL to provide a range of custom-tailored operations and maintenance solutions. The company's services include water and wastewater system optimization; contract O&M of water, wastewater and other utilities; and complete municipal operations, including administration, public works and community development – all backed by a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and customer service. Founded by CH2M HILL in 1980, the Denver-based company serves clients in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.omi.ch2mhill.com.

Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a $5 billion global firm providing engineering, construction, operations and related technical services to public and private clients. CH2M HILL has more than 25,000 employees worldwide and is routinely ranked among the Fortune Most Admired Companies in its industry. For more information, visit www.ch2mhill.com.

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