Creating a team for Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Clean Energy Challenge is a simple way to turn individual actions into collective impact. Invite your neighbors or co-workers, track climate-friendly actions together, and see how small steps can add up to meaningful change for our community.

Food and waste choices have a bigger impact on climate change than many of us realize—but small, everyday actions can make a meaningful difference. Join Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Clean Energy Challenge to eat greener, waste less, and track how many tons of CO₂ you save along the way.

The new SSMN Clean Energy Challenge makes it easy for St. Croix Valley residents to save energy, cut carbon, and work together for a cleaner, greener future. Visit www.ssmn-cec.org to get started!

Does swapping your light bulbs for LEDs or skipping a burger really make a dent in climate change? The surprising truth is that one person’s choices matter more than you think—but not in the way you might expect.

One of today’s biggest challenges isn’t convincing people that problems exist—it’s convincing them they can be solved. Fatalism—the belief that nothing can change—can leave us stuck. But research shows that framing climate change around solutions inspires action and hope.

We’re excited to announce that Sustainable Stillwater MN has been invited to serve as one of four community organizations on the Washington County Climate Action Plan Community Advisory Group! We want your voice included in this process, too! Washington County is currently collecting public feedback through a short survey, and your input is crucial in shaping priorities and strategies that reflect our community’s values.

Young women are leading the climate vote—but where are the young men? A new report from the Environmental Voter Project reveals a striking gender gap in climate activism and voting. Sustainable Stillwater MN explores why this matters and highlights two upcoming opportunities for youth to get involved: the Washington Co. Climate Action Plan vote on May 13 and the 4-H Climate Career Panel on May 16. The time to engage is now.

If someone is still outright denying what is happening, then they are just arguing for the sake of arguing.

People often ask, "What can I do to help address the climate crisis?" But usually, what they mean is, "What's one simple thing I can do?"

The deeper story is about the "stability zones" and how these zones are shifting, creating a “new normal”.

Discover how Dr. Na’Taki Osborne Jelks is transforming urban environmental justice and empowering communities of color.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with global average surface temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.

The path to net zero is not just about technological advancements; it’s also about societal transformation.

Bring the whole family and join us and the MPCA for an exciting Climate Experience at the upcoming DaVinci Fest.

Discover why nitrous oxide, the 'forgotten greenhouse gas,' is gaining attention as emissions rise.

Does anyone else feel like summer was five months long this year? It might be because Minnesota experienced an unusual warm spell.

As the demand for electricity soars, we risk undermining progress in clean energy unless we act now.

How Becker, Minnesota, is transitioning from coal to renewable energy and what lessons we can learn from them.

$4.3 billion in federal grants from the Inflation Reduction Act is set to cut U.S. emissions by nearly 1 billion metric tons through 2050.

Join us for the Energy Action Plan Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, August 15th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Stillwater City Hall.