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We need a climate action plan
Climate change has been scientifically proven, and it is impacting the St. Croix Valley. Threatening us where we live. We need a plan!
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Catch the BUS-eum tour next Saturday, June 17th
From the University of Erfurt Germany, four college students and their professor are bringing their mobile exhibit to raise awareness and sh
Jun 10, 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


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


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


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


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


Sustainably Designed Homes Are the Future
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides YOU as homeowners with tax credits so that you can install solar panels and purchase energy-effic
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Shared Climate Stories from the Gala
A climate story is a personal account of climate change from your experience and observations, ranging from despair to hope, from loss to re
Nov 16, 20224 min read


Climate Action Plan Progress
We will continue working with city staff members to see if we can find project partners for them or locate state funding.
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Let’s Not Lose the Forests for the Trees
Lumberjack Days are over, and for all the folksy nostalgia they generate in our minds, we should not forget that the 19th Century lumber ind
Sep 14, 20223 min read


Why fundraising for sustainability is imperative
The role of non-profit organizations during the climate crisis.
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota
It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h
Sep 9, 20222 min read


Let’s Shed Light on Solar Energy
St. Croix Valley communities are beginning to adopt renewable energy and looking at installing more solar.
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Invisible but harmful: Air quality, wildfires can impact health
Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal Clean Air Act standards and has, in fact, been improving.
May 13, 20221 min read


How Climate Change Will Affect the St. Croix Valley
The St. Croix River will get warmer in the next few decades as climate change causes hotter, wetter springs and drier summers
May 11, 20222 min read


City Council May 3rd Workshop Presentation
The entire board of directors of Sustainable Stillwater MN was at Stillwater City Hall today for a presentation to the City Council by Linda
May 4, 20221 min read


What is the “Dirt” on Regenerative Agriculture?
This may surprise you, but a big way to fight climate change lies in the dirt beneath our feet. By supporting an innovative farming practice
Apr 1, 20224 min read


The Power of Tree Huggers
What comes to mind when you think about trees? Trees are marvelous creations. Can you imagine a world without trees? Can you imagine Stillwa
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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