A regional GreenStep Cities program is being offered in Grand Rapids, MN on July 29th. "Going green" sounds good but what can cities and counties really do in tight budget times? A great first step is to send staff, elected officials and interested citizens to one of two GreenStep Cities seminars at the Grand Rapids Area Library (140 NE 2nd St) on Thursday, July 29th. The two hour seminar will be presented twice—once from 3:00-5:00 and again from 6:00-8:00. There will be a social hour with food served from 5:00-6:00. Please RSVP to (218) 326-0252 or pershirl@gmail.com and let us know if you can attend one of the seminars and if you will be staying for the meal.
Minnesota local governments are facing serious economic challenges because of increased costs as well as decreased revenue. The GreenStep Cities program is a volunteer municipal sustainability program that was launched at the June meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities. It is a vision leading our communities into the 21st century and includes actions that could be taken by citizens, citizen groups, business groups, churches, schools and others interested in working towards civic improvement. The program encourages implementation of best management practices in five areas: 1) improved energy efficiency in buildings and facilities, 2) transportation and street improvements, 3) land use planning, 4) environmental management, and 5) economic and community development.
MN GreenStep Cities has the support of the MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Office of Energy Security, Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS), and League of MN Cities. This seminar is hosted by the Grand Rapids Wes Libbey Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and has funding assistance from the Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission, and Minnesota Power—an Allete Company.
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