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.