Help the City update the Natural Resources chapter of the comprehensive plan by developing outreach and education strategies to communicate to residents the value of natural resource projection; identifying and prioritizing high-value natural resources for conservation or restoration; and identifying incentives and other non-regulatory strategies to protect and manage natural resources. Read the final student […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Integrating Resources into Our Future (Natural Resources Management and Outreach Plan)
Help the City update the Natural Resources chapter of the comprehensive plan by developing outreach and education strategies to communicate to residents the value of natural resource projection; identifying and prioritizing high-value natural resources for conservation or restoration; and identifying incentives and other non-regulatory strategies to protect and manage natural resources. Read the final student […]
Restaurants & Food Waste: Reuse & Disposal
Evaluate the financial impacts of creating a city-wide food waste recycling program and identify best practices for food waste recycling and reduction. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Steve Kelley Public Affairs Affiliated Faculty kelle644@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Don Opsahl […]
Restaurants & Food Waste: Reuse & Disposal
Evaluate the financial impacts of creating a city-wide food waste recycling program and identify best practices for food waste recycling and reduction. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Fernando Burga Public Affairs Assistant Professor hfburga@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Don Opsahl […]
Fostering Sustainable Behaviors for City Empolyees
Elk River seeks to encourage sustainable behaviors for city employees as part of the City’s overall sustainability strategy and goals. In 2015, Elk River city staff participated in the Class 5 Energy Efficiency Behavior Based Challenge. The challenge involved no cost projects to increase energy efficiency in city buildings through behavior change of city employees. […]
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Fostering Sustainable Behaviors for City Empolyees
Elk River seeks to encourage sustainable behaviors for city employees as part of the City’s overall sustainability strategy and goals. In 2015, Elk River city staff participated in the Class 5 Energy Efficiency Behavior Based Challenge. The challenge involved no cost projects to increase energy efficiency in city buildings through behavior change of city employees. […]
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Long-Term Sustainability of Natural Resources
Develop a natural resource management plan to ensure long-term care of natural resources in Brooklyn Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mae Davenport Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Professor mdaven@umn.edu 612 624 2721 Local Government / Community Contact Jodi Yungers Director […]
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Long-Term Sustainability of Natural Resources
Develop a natural resource management plan to ensure long-term care of natural resources in Brooklyn Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ken Gilbertson Environmental Education and Communication Professor kgilbert@d.umn.edu (218) 726-6258 Local Government / Community Contact Jodi Yungers Director of Parks […]
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Improving Residents’ Leaf Management Practices
Design a social marketing behavior change campaign about leaf collection. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Neil Stenhouse Life Sciences Communication Assistant Professor stenhouse@wisc.edu (571) 306-8546 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Bruun Public Works Project Manager/GIS […]
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Compost Program Marketing For The State College Borough
Building on past research from an SCC project in spring 2015, students will create a marketing plan to increase the sale of borough compost to residents and businesses. The plan will include possible channels for sales and marketing materials. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info […]
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