Sustainable Communities

​​Community Sustainability Survey 

​Preliminary Results​​


​​This survey (conducted in 2022) ​ was developed to assess the work of Wisconsin local governments currently engaged with established sustainability programs. This report summarizes areas where emphasis has been placed as well as topics where actions have not been taken.  

We developed a list of local governments that were involved in one or more programs that focused on sustainability, for example, Green Tier Legacy Communities, Energy Independent Communities, and Eco- Municipalities. A total of 153 local governments including counties, cities, villages, towns, and tribes were identified.​

Download the Community Sustainability Survey.

​Central Wisconsin Sustainability Efforts

Central Wisconsin Eco-Municipality (fact sheet)

Provides a brief description of Wisconsin communities engaged in eco-municpality efforts.
 
 

Central Wisconsin Sustainability Newsletter

The Central Wisconsin Sustainability Newsletter is a regularly updated collection of local, regional, national and international articles related to a variety of sustainability issues.
 
To stay up-to-date on sustainability accomplishments and upcoming events,  sign up for the Central Wisconsin Sustainability Newsletter. You will receive a monthly email update with current articles. 
 

Sustainable Living: Books and Resources

 
On June 16, 2008, the Stevens Point City Council unanimously voted to designate Stevens Point as an Eco-Municipality: A Path to Sustainable Stevens Point​. In that spirit, the library has produced this booklet listing some resources that will help people live a greener lifestyle.
 
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Sustainability Resources

Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government, Volume 1

This volume includes an overview of sustainability and chapters on energy, buildings, transportation/mobility, procurement, investments, and human resources.

 

 Toward a Sustainable Community, Volume 1

Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government, Volume 2

This volume includes an overview of sustainability and chapters on climate change, air quality, land use, water, land and water conservation, parks and recreation, cemeteries, economic localization, local food systems, and solid waste.    

  Toward a Sustainable Community, Volume 2             

The Natural Step and Eco-municipalities

 The Natural Step and Eco-municipalities  [PowerPoint presentation]
 

​Wisconsin Sustainability Groups