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La Crosse’s History on Sustainability

La Crosse’s History on Sustainability. Nick Nichols Sustainability Coordinator La Crosse County . Sunny Side Up Farm. Julia Belle Swain. Two Fire Souls Dorothy Lenard and Jai Johnson. History of Sustainability Efforts in La Crosse. March, 2007

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La Crosse’s History on Sustainability

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  1. La Crosse’s History on Sustainability Nick Nichols Sustainability Coordinator La Crosse County

  2. Sunny Side Up Farm

  3. Julia Belle Swain

  4. Two Fire Souls Dorothy Lenard and Jai Johnson

  5. History of Sustainability Efforts in La Crosse • March, 2007 • City of La Crosse designates itself an “Eco-municipality” • June, 2007 • La Crosse County designates itself an “Eco-municipality” • July 2007 • City/County forms Joint Oversight Committee on Sustainability • Releases RFP for assistance on Sustainability Strategic Plan • September 2007 • RFP applicants reviewed • Foth Engineers selected • November, 2007 • Foth un-selected as consultant following several discussions on qualifications/abilities

  6. Resolution

  7. Timing is Everything

  8. “After you’ve pissed off your parents it’s not a good time to ask for the car” • Have to know your cities politics • Educate your peers • Planning Department started setting aside money in preparation • Get your base organized to continue • Leverage what you have. MOSES Conference

  9. History of Sustainability Efforts in La Crosse (cont.) • December, 2007 • County/City sustainability retreat to review define “What is Sustainability” • Sustainability workgroup Joint Oversight Committee on Sustainability (JOCS) recognizes importance of assembling strategic plan for sustainability • April, 2008 • County Collaboration Conference – Sustainability • Over 80 local government officials and community stake holders attended & educated on Sustainability • July, 2008 • City & County hold joint “planning retreat” facilitated by Terry Gips & Dave Wanberg from the alliance for sustainability • Goals for County consolidated based on Department • Goals for City consolidated by Natural Step System Condition

  10. History of Sustainability Efforts in La Crosse (cont.) • August, 2008 • County/City begin writing Strategic plan for sustainability • January, 2009 • City & County complete Joint Strategic Plan • February, 2009 • County Board approves City/County Strategic Plan for Sustainability • May, 2009 • City Council approves City/County Strategic Plan for Sustainability

  11. Vision Statement As governing bodies of the City and County of La Crosse, we recognize a shared, collaborative responsibility to lead our organizations in accordance with the principles of sustainability. Using The Natural Step framework as our guide, we will work toward effective, affordable, sustainable government operations that meet the needs of the present while minimizing our negative impact on future generations. We will strive to lead by example and, whenever possible, support citizens, businesses and organizations in our community that are interested in adopting sustainable practices.

  12. City of La Crosse & La Crosse County Strategic Plan for Sustainability Adopted by City of La Crosse Common Council: May 14, 2009 Adopted by La Crosse County Board: February 19, 2009

  13. History of Sustainability Efforts in La Crosse (cont.) • July, 2009 • Sustainable La Crosse Commission created • October, 2009 • First Sustainable La Crosse Commission meets • November, 2009 • Sustainable La Crosse Commission announces applications for citizen members • December, 2009 • Sustainable La Crosse Commission determines full commission membership • January, 2010 • We are here!

  14. Who are you selling to Democrats 35% Independents 37% Republicans 27% Pew Research Center March 2008

  15. “It's the Economy stupid”James Carville

  16. Use what you have

  17. Cameron Park Farmers Market

  18. People’s Food Co-Op

  19. Mississippi Valley ConservancyLand Trust of the Year – 2008Over 11,000 acres preserved in the coulee region since 1997

  20. Shop Local

  21. Earth Day Celebration

  22. Congratulations Isaiah Fisher

  23. Other Success Purchasing: Incorporating sustainability into RFP’s and buying local food for the jail and nursing homes Highway Department: will receive an Award of Congressional Recognition for Voluntarily reducing Emissions and Increasing Efficiency from the Clean Air Fleet Program. Facilities Department: Looking into purchasing a neighborhood electric vehicle  City of La Crosse: Using natural gas powered police cars

  24. EECBG funding for two solar water heating systems

  25. Landfill Gas Project

  26. Questions???

  27. Contact Information Nick Nichols Sustainability Coordinator La Crosse County 608-785-9768 Nichols.nick@co.la-crosse.wi.us

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