Sustainability

Sustainability has many definitions but the basic principles and concepts remain constant: balancing a growing economy, protection for the environment, and social responsibility, so they together lead to an improved quality of life for ourselves and future generations.

The United Nations defines a sustainable society as one that "meets the needs of the present generation without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

• Sustainability Initiatives
• Sustainability Idea List
• Local Events
• Of Regional Interest
• Living Green for Citizens
• Resources for Developers and Businesses
• Sustainability Insert (PDF - published April/May 2008)
• Alternative Energy Ordinance
• Take the Minnesota Energy Challenge!
• E-mail a Sustainability Question