In November of 2020, staff met with Council to discuss defining sustainability, setting sustainability goals, and potentially adding additional projects into the sustainability section of the strategic plan. Additionally, in January, 2021, Council held a retreat and additional suggestions came out of a sustainability break out session. The sustainability plan is a “plug-in plan,” meaning that while it functions as a stand-alone plan, it is also the sustainability section of the strategic plan.

1. Air Quality Education: Improved air quality to protect public and environmental health.
2. Built Infrastructure: Infrastructure that is built and/or operates in ways that eliminate or minimize harm to the environment and increase the health and well-being of its occupants.
3. Climate Action: A community that addresses current and future environmental, economic, and social climate vulnerabilities through implementing climate adaptation and mitigation projects and practices.
4. Energy: Programs, policies, and initiatives designed to encourage renewable, affordable, and accessible energy.
5. Natural Environment: Protection of our natural environment.
6. Sustainable Business and Green Workforce: A community that promotes sustainable business practices and the advancement of the green workforce.
7. Waste and Recycling: Increase recycling and composting efforts and diversion of waste.
8. Water Protection: Protection of water resources, including rivers and streams.