Climate education & engagement

Use a community process to address failing septic systems.

Work with homeowners and businesses in environmentally sensitive areas and areas where standard septic systems are not the least-cost option to promote innovative waste water systems, including central sewer extensions.

Replace small internal combustion engine lawn and garden equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, weed whips, etc.) with lower polluting equipment.

Install, assist with and promote publicly available EV charging stations or public fueling stations for alternative fuel vehicles. 

Create, assist with and promote local food production/distribution within the city:

Adopt and implement guidelines or design standards/incentives for at least one of the following stormwater infiltration/reuse practices:

Adopt a comprehensive plan or (for Category B & C cities) adopt a future land use plan that was adopted by the county or a regional entity.

Adopt a construction and demolition (C&D) ordinance governing demolition permits that requires a level of recycling and reuse for building materials and soil/land-clearing debris.

Promote green businesses that are recognized under a local, regional or national program.

Identify and remedy street-trail gaps between city streets and off-road trails/bike trails to better facilitate walking and biking.