Stillwater is beginning the visioning process for its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and what residents share now can help shape the city’s future. Take the survey, add your ideas to the interactive map, and help make sustainability part of the conversation about where Stillwater is headed.

Still basking in the glow of Valley Climate Action Week, we’re looking back at the City of Stillwater’s VCAW proclamation and a meaningful tree planting at City Hall. 🌳 The tree serves as a reminder that the choices we make today can help shape a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Sustainable Stillwater MN had a wonderful time connecting with hundreds of community members during Night to Unite 2026 through games, conversations, and a community-wide survey. The evening reinforced an important takeaway: no matter your age, a personal invitation is still one of the best ways to bring people together.

Downtown Stillwater is set for a major reconstruction in the coming years, and MnDOT wants your input before planning begins. Sustainable Stillwater MN encourages everyone to take five minutes to complete the survey and help create a downtown that is safer, more accessible, and welcoming for everyone.

World Decarbonisation Day is a reminder that building a lower-carbon future starts with local action and community leadership. Discover how Sustainable Stillwater MN is helping shape climate-smart planning and transportation initiatives that will benefit the St. Croix Valley for generations to come.

Join Sustainable Stillwater MN for a hands-on habitat restoration event at Lumberjack Landing Park on June 7. Volunteers will help plant 175 native trees and shrubs to support migratory birds, biodiversity, and climate resilience along the St. Croix River flyway.

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.

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!

At Night to Unite 2025, Sustainable Stillwater MN connected with residents of all ages to share simple, meaningful ways to protect our environment. From solar panels to milkweed seeds, neighbors showed how small steps can lead to big change.

On May 10, 2025, local families gathered at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Fieldhouse for a fun and educational day at the annual Bike Rodeo for Kids — a free event focused on essential riding skills and safety practices for young, beginner bicyclists. Co-organized by Brad Junker of the Stillwater Police Department and Rick Heidick of Sustainable Stillwater MN, the event brought together a dedicated team of volunteers from both organizations, along with help from the

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, volunteers from across the Stillwater area gathered under cloudy skies—but thankfully dry weather!—to make a difference for our local ecosystem at the Green River Greening Lumberjack Landing restoration event. The event was a collaborative effort between Bird City Stillwater, the City of Stillwater, and Great River Greening.

At the May 6, 2025 City Council Workshop, Sustainable Stillwater MN Board Member and Energy Action Team Lead Roger Tomten delivered a powerful presentation on a transformative idea for Stillwater’s future: walkability. SSMN donated twelve copies of Walkable City Rules—Jeff Speck’s practical companion guide—to the City for use by council members, staff, and commissions. These books contain specific, actionable recommendations that could be tailored to Stillwater’s unique needs

The City of Stillwater has taken proactive steps by approving and moving forward with the installation of trail signs on Loop Trail.

Here’s your chance to weigh in and help shape a street design that works for everyone in our community.

Learn about Washington County's expanded Food Scraps Pickup Program and why it matters.

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

Join us in making County Highway 5 a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone.

Celebrating a successful Long Lake Bird Habitat Planting Party, where volunteers planted 300 native trees and shrubs.

Explore Rick Heidick's call to transform Stillwater into a more bike-friendly city in our latest blog post.

The city's groundbreaking plan to slash emissions by over 50%—a monumental victory for community-driven sustainability.