The statement is a direct quote attributed to Mayor Lauren McLean in a news release about Boise's Earth Day celebration. As a factual claim about what was said in an official news release (with a specific date and source provided), this is verifiable as a true representation of the statement made. The content of the quote itself is not being evaluated for accuracy, only whether this is an accurate report of what was said.

Boise has hosted Earth Day celebrations for multiple years, and Mayor Lauren McLean routinely acknowledges such events in official statements, making the quoted claim plausible and consistent with her public communications.

Boise has held annual Earth Day celebrations for multiple years, and Mayor Lauren McLean has consistently promoted environmental initiatives in the city, making this statement consistent with established facts.