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ABOUT US

OUR VISION: We seek to preserve our environment and champion a healthy and resilient community.

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OUR MISSION: Create and support local initiatives that promote sustainability in the Stillwater, Minnesota area.

 

The idea for Sustainable Stillwater MN (SSMN) began in May 2013 with a community-wide visioning session led by passionate high school students determined to create a greener community. In June 2016, SSMN was officially introduced to the public, and on March 4, 2019, it became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Since then, we've been moving "full steam ahead" to reduce Stillwater's carbon footprint and create a community where future generations can live, work, and play.

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To maximize our impact, SSMN operates through four strategic pillars, each supporting targeted programs and projects. SSMN integrates mitigation and adaptation strategies to address climate change impacts and preserve the environment for future generations. By aligning our projects and programs with our pillars, we aim to build a more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant Stillwater community.

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OUR IMPACT GOALS:

Healthy & Connected Community:

Foster well-being through collaboration and active engagement.

Resource & Environmental Stewardship:

Protect and sustain local natural resources through proactive environmental practices.

Local Economic Vitality:

Strengthen the economy by supporting sustainable businesses and green initiatives.

EXPLORE OUR FOUR PILLARS

Energy

Drives clean energy adoption and climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

Protecting and restoring ecosystems through conservation and education.

Economy

Strengthens the local economy by recognizing businesses and their green practices.

Transportation

Encourages alternative modes of transportation to lower emissions and improve mobility.

OUR SEVEN CORE VALUES

These are the basic, fundamental values for how we operate in all of the work that we do.

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1 - ADAPTABILITY

Able to adjust with unexpected disturbances

In all we do, SSMN pledges to achieve a healthier community positioned to anticipate and withstand current and future challenges and to build ways and means for economic stability and healthy lives.

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