This week, we're joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and organizations across the country to observe Air Quality Awareness Week — a time to highlight the importance of clean air and share practical ways to stay healthy when the air isn’t.

At the 2025 World Economy Summit, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy had a chance to support safer, cleaner, and more equitable transportation infrastructure. Instead, he grumbled about “bikes” like they were an inconvenience — not a vital, growing part of a healthy transportation system.

Instead of abandoning the mower altogether in May and then compensating with a brutal cut, Slow Mow Summer promotes moderation and consistency. Think of it as the “meditation” of lawn care: slower, more intentional, and ultimately more beneficial to both people and pollinators.

On a gorgeous spring day with a cool breeze and clear blue skies, almost 500 community members gathered at Pioneer Park in Stillwater, MN for the 3rd Annual Valley Eco Fair — and what a celebration it was!

This year’s Earth Week Bike Drive at HealthPartners Clinic – Stillwater was an absolute blast—and a resounding success! Hosted in partnership with Lakeview Hospital / HealthPartners and our amazing Sustainable Stillwater MN crew, we collected a whopping 133 bicycles on April 22!

Your dedication to protecting the environment, supporting our neighbors, and fostering a resilient local economy is what fuels our mission. In honor of Earth Day, we want to share a few simple but powerful tips inspired by NPR that you can put into action right now to help build a more sustainable future.

We’re thrilled to welcome Your Wellness Compass to the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory! Owned and operated by Sarah Filipi, this Blaine-based wellness coaching and consulting business earned an extraordinary 198 out of 200 points on our Green Business Scorecard.

Celebrating local species, local artists, and the local heroes protecting them.

For the first time, renewables and nuclear made up 80% of new electricity generation last year.

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

What happens when you dive into the flavors of the past, exploring the native ingredients that sustained people long before grocery stores?

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get those bikes ready! Sign up to volunteer & mark your calendars.

The Green Pages is a brand-new resource listing all members of the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory.

Erin brings a wealth of leadership experience, a passion for service, and a deep commitment to sustainability to SSMN.

Here in Stillwater, we don’t have glaciers in our backyard, but we are deeply connected to the consequences of their disappearance.

At Sustainable Stillwater MN, we’re committed to educating our community about bird collision prevention.

Zoe specializes in timeless and nostalgic wedding and family photography with a focus on honest documentation.

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?"

River Market has partnered with Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program to make composting easier than ever.

We are thrilled to celebrate a major win for sustainability in our community —solar panels are being installed at Stillwater Area HS!