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June Trash Dash - National Environmental Day
Monday, June 5th starting at Gazebo in Lowell Park downtown Stillwater. This Trash Dash was a success even though it was humid and smoky out
Jun 7, 20231 min read


How exactly do heat pumps work?
As a tool in a larger strategy to electrify everything in our homes, heat pumps are a key part of fighting climate change.
Jun 7, 20234 min read


Say HELLO to Buff Grace, our new Board Member!
Buff Grace has worked in environmental concerns as a wilderness guide, organic farmer, and church pastor. He helped start MedShare to divert
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Welcome, Ami Voeltz, Our New Program Administrator
Ami Voeltz, a Lake Elmo resident, has been working in the environmental field for over 20 years. She founded a non-profit organization calle
May 25, 20231 min read


15 WAYS TO SHRINK YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT
Significant reductions will require systemic change, but there are also some easy tips for individuals who want to cut back.
May 25, 20233 min read


What the IRA Means for Contractors and Electrification
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, includes $200 million in electrification and energy efficiency contractor
May 24, 20231 min read


Is Wine in a Box Better for the Planet?
Bottled wine production and transportation makes up the biggest proportion of the wine industry’s carbon footprint.
May 18, 20232 min read


May is Officially Bike Month in Stillwater, MN
May has been proclaimed Bike Month by the City of Stillwater: May 15 - 19 is Bike to Work Week May 19 is Bike to Work Day Other ways to...
May 18, 20232 min read


Climate Fair Booth Interviews (Recap)
If you missed SSMN's first Climate Fair on April 29th, 2023, don't worry we captured our exhibitors' messages for you!
May 8, 20231 min read


Earth Day 2023 Trash Dash
Huge shout out to all the folks who came out on Earth Day this year to Trash Dash at Lily Lake Park. It was a success even though it was ext
Apr 26, 20231 min read


4 Myths From Electric Vehicle Haters – And Why They’re Wrong (Article Repost)
Huge arguments ensue online about EVs, so here are four of the most frequent themes, and why they are missing the mark by an electric mile.
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Find Energy Efficient Lights
There's an efficient LED bulb for every fixture and room, at every brightness, and in every color!
Apr 20, 20231 min read


Look Out, California: One of the Country’s Largest Solar Arrays is Taking Shape in… Illinois?
. The largest solar arrays operating in the United States are located in the kinds of sunny states you would expect—five in California, four
Apr 19, 20231 min read


We collected 150 bikes!
Thanks to everyone who brought bikes to the city-wide bike collection yesterday. Our primary sponsor was Lakeview Hospital and we received a
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Let's talk Fahrenheit NOT Celsius
Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, uses the analogy of a fever: Think about how much worse you feel when you run a fever of 101.3 degree
Apr 1, 20232 min read


You’re not imagining it: Your allergies are getting worse - Blame climate change.
The fresh scents and floral delights of spring can be torture for many people for whom their arrival signals sneezing fits, tickly throats,
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Presenting: Dale Gentry Ph.D.
Bird City Stillwater organized a presentation for the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, given by Dale Gentry Ph.D., Director of Conservation,
Mar 30, 20231 min read


City Council Votes Yes on Climate Action Proposal
Forward-thinking cities throughout the country are creating climate action plans to guide their decisions in order to anticipate adverse wea
Mar 9, 20232 min read


NO MOW MAY PROCLAMATION
Brought to the City Council of Stillwater by Nance Purcell, a longtime SSMN supporter, the No Mow May initiative was unanimously passed at t
Feb 25, 20231 min read


More about the 100% bill:
The 100% clean electricity bill is not perfect, but it is a huge and important step forward for Minnesota to achieve sustainability and equi
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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