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Training Opportunity - Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy
"Fresh Energy is committed to leading a healthy transition from fossil fuel to clean, renewable electricity to power our homes, cars, and...
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Renewables and Electricity – Perspectives on the Transmission Grid - Library Event
"But what about when the sun sets and the wind isn't blowing? A look at renewable growth in Minnesota, emerging energy technologies, our...
Jun 18, 20211 min read


ECO Act and Clean Cars
(From the Conservation MN website) Before adjourning, the state Legislature did pass significant legislation that will help drive...
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Shift 2 Electric
Fresh Energy is committed to leading a healthy transition from fossil fuel to clean, renewable electricity to power our homes, cars, and...
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Clean Air and Open Parks - Green Light for Clean Cars
by Sustainable Stillwater MN Editorial Staff Minnesota is on track to become the 15th state in the nation to adopt stricter emission...
Jun 14, 20212 min read


City of Stillwater Officially To Be Designated Bird City By Minnesota Audubon Society
JUNE 15, 2021 — The City of Stillwater will be awarded an official Bird City Minnesota designation by Rob Schultz, executive director of...
Jun 8, 20211 min read


Stillwater Police Department - May Bike Rodeo for Youth
Members of the Stillwater Police Bike Patrol Unit, as well as members of the Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team, instructed...
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Help Louie Winslow With Donated Meadowlark Land
Louie Winslow donated his backyard lot to the city as a way to add his unmown land to Meadowlark Park. He also volunteered to maintain it...
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Bluebird Recovery Program MN update
Six volunteers with SSMN are apprenticing with Bluebird Recovery Program MN.
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Green Business Directory Launched
Why does Stillwater need a green business directory? Have you ever tried to find a local business that uses organics and not chemicals on...
May 23, 20212 min read


Plastic Free July 2021 - Canvus Bag Raffle
If you join the Plastic Free July Challenge, SSMN will add you to a raffle to win a free SSMN Canvas Tote Bag. 1 - Go to the Link >...
May 18, 20211 min read


The Bikes are Coming - The Bikes Are Coming!
by W. Gorski and Rick Heidick, Sustainable Stillwater MN Curbside pickup, checkout splatter screens, and … bikes. The cultural fallout of...
May 17, 20212 min read


May 5 Bird Habitat Planting Volunteer Pitched In!
Thank you for helping us plant native plants, flowers, and grasses in Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN on May 5. ...
May 5, 20211 min read


Stillwater Area High School Environmental Club Earth Day Clean-Ups
The Stillwater Area High School Environmental Club is a new student group founded this past fall dedicated to educating themselves and...
May 3, 20212 min read


May 5 Brown's Creek Park Planting
Volunteer on Wednesday, May 5th! Under the direction of Graham Tait, Stillwater's City Zoning Administrator, we'll be planting/seeding...
Apr 29, 20212 min read


SPD Youth Bike Safety Rodeo 2021
A Bike Safety Rodeo is Fun and Free event designed to teach safe riding habits that will last a lifetime. Members of the Stillwater...
Apr 26, 20211 min read


Waterway Protection Underway
Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Natural Resources team's ongoing projects protect our river and lakes in three ways. Please consider helping!...
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Clean Cars Decision Due May 7-ish
The “Clean Cars” initiative proposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to establish low- or no-emission standards for car sales...
Apr 26, 20211 min read


Thwarting Urban Sprawl in Stillwater with ADUs
Towns throughout the country are looking for alternatives to existing zoning laws that will allow more "Accessory Dwelling Units” (ADUs)...
Apr 26, 20211 min read


SSMN Pushing City To Upgrade Solar
Sustainable Stillwater MN continues to urge city officials to get more of their power from solar. Meetings held over the last few months...
Apr 26, 20211 min read
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