Rosie Russell has joined the Sustainable Stillwater MN Board of Directors, bringing over a decade of experience in sustainability, equity, and community engagement. As the founder of Community Kinetics, she is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and strengthening the connection between people, place, and nature.

This winter, you can stay warm while keeping your energy bills low with a few simple, sustainable habits. From sealing drafts to maximizing natural sunlight, these smart tips make it easy to save money and reduce your environmental impact.

Sustainable Stillwater MN is excited to welcome Brett Swanson to our Board of Directors as of November 2025. Brett brings a passion for community-level environmental action and a deep commitment to building a more resilient, sustainable Stillwater.

As 2025 comes to a close, Sustainable Stillwater MN is celebrating a year of local progress and inviting the community to take the next step by joining the Clean Energy Challenge. Your year-end gift helps power the programs and partnerships that keep Stillwater moving toward a greener, healthier future.

Stillwater has five open seats on the Energy Action Commission—an opportunity for community members to help guide the city’s long-term sustainability goals. Join the team working to reduce emissions, strengthen energy resilience, and build a healthier, more sustainable future for Stillwater.

Looking to deepen your environmental impact? The Minnesota Water Stewards program is launching statewide in 2026, and the Washington Conservation District is recruiting a new cohort of volunteers ready to learn, lead, and protect our local waters.

Thank you to everyone who supported Sustainable Stillwater MN on Give to the Max Day — together we raised around $1,000 to power clean transportation in our community. Your generosity helps create a cleaner, healthier future right here in the Stillwater area.

Make your holidays greener and more meaningful by choosing gifts that create memories, reduce waste, and truly support the people you love. From experience-based presents to consumables and eco-friendly alternatives, these ideas help you give with intention — and with the planet in mind.

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!

This Give to the Max Day, help Sustainable Stillwater MN power clean transportation in our community. Your donation supports local EV education, new charging stations, and partnerships that drive a healthier, more sustainable future — because it starts right here.

Our Mission: Possible Gala 2025 was a sold-out success, bringing together over 235 guests for an unforgettable night of connection, community, and hope. Thanks to your support, we’ve raised nearly $50,000 to help build a more sustainable, resilient St. Croix Valley.

For nearly 30 years, Del Peterson has helped lead the effort to restore and protect Stillwater’s beloved Lily Lake. His steady dedication helped remove the lake from Minnesota’s impaired waters list — a true community success story.

As founder of Next Bend Birding, Kyle Te Poel proves that a small business can have a big impact. From carbon-neutral operations to community giving, Kyle’s work shows how sustainability and passion for nature go hand in hand.

At Zvago Stillwater, Jean Johnson has led her community in transforming sustainable living from concept to reality. Through her leadership and everyday example, she’s inspired residents to recycle more, waste less, and live with intention.

Jasper Moon, winner of the Art Connects Community People’s Choice Award, shares his artistic journey from childhood crafts to professional fiber art. His piece Reunited, inspired by themes of homecoming and community, will be available for bidding in SSMN’s Mission: Possible gala auction starting October 23rd.

Stillwater is planning the next 20 years of park improvements—and your input can help make them more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. Take the City’s short Park Survey and share your ideas for greener, more connected parks before November 7th!

Three extraordinary local leaders are being recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community impact in the St. Croix Valley. Join us at Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Mission: Possible Gala to celebrate their inspiring achievements and the power of collective action for a greener future.

Across the country, communities are seeing conversations about rising electricity rates as part of a much bigger energy story. These changes are tied to the push for cleaner power, stronger grids, and meeting the growing demand of our modern world.

Nearly 200 people joined us for the Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival, enjoying raptor demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a lively bird costume contest. Together, we celebrated our feathered neighbors while learning how to make Stillwater a bird-friendly and climate-resilient community.

he votes are in! Reunited by Stillwater textile artist Jasper Moon is the winner of our Art Connects Community People’s Choice Award—a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.