Armendarez is a firm believer of the saying "green mountains and clear waters are equal to mountains of gold and silver". He noted that Wuxi's principle of fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and nature in water management aligns with San Bernardino County's conservation efforts. The county has also implemented practices such as erecting ecological barriers, dredging, and relocating residents within protected areas to safeguard local reserves and lakes.

He anticipates sustained and meaningful dialogue between the two regions in the field of ecological conservation, with hopes of strengthening cooperation in biodiversity protection and enhancing water purification capacity.