Welcome to the Stevens Point Eco-Municipality Website.
The ground work is laid!!! On June 16th, 2008, Stevens Point City Council unanimously voted to designate Stevens Point as an Eco-Municipality. It takes a combined community and government effort to move this resolution from theory to practice.
Back in June 2007, Stevens Point Mayor Halverson formed the Stevens Point Eco-Municipality Task Force, with the goal to develop a sustainable framework for our community's future. You can read some of the recommendations put forth and other upcoming events on this website.
Read more in the 'About Us' section.
New Web Site Coming Soon!!!
Stevens Point Eco-Muni Anniversary Celebration - June 25th
Monday, June 21st Stevens Point City Council meeting will mark the second anniversary of the adoption of the Eco-Municipality resolution for Stevens Point, and the anniversary is the following Friday (June 25th). Please join us on Friday, June 25th to celebrate the anniverary of Stevens Point becoming an eco-municipality at Kristen's Riverwalk on Clark Street downtown Stevens Point at 5pm. There will be snacks and cake.
Local Businesses Help Stevens Point Celebrate
Tour Whitefeather Organics CSA - July 21 7PM
2239 Sky View Road in Custer
July 21, 7 pm
Join us to find out what a CSA is all about and how Tony, Laura, and their crew grow organic vegetables in Central Wisconsin. The tour will last about an hour with refreshments to follow. The tour is free, and all are invited to join us.
Volunteer at Riverfront Rendezvous
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and helped support the city in their recycling efforts at Riverfront Rendezvous. We collected close to 50 bags!!! In the past, those bags would have gone straight to the landfill. You all are marvelous!!
We are seeking volunteers for the 2010 Riverfront Rendezvous. We only clean-up the recyclables. Everyone is provided with gloves. Shirts are available to borrow. We collect, clean, and re-use the shirts each year. Times available: Friday: 8PM-9:30PM, 10PM-11PM, Saturday: 5PM-6:30PM, 8PM-9:30PM, 10PM-11PM, and Sunday: 8PM-9:30PM and 10PM-11PM. Please contact Susan at suermer@hotmail.com or 715-343-1960 to volunteer.
City Council Passes Resolution
June 16th - City Council voted unanimously on the eco-municipality resolution Thanks to the enormous turn-out at city hall demonstrating their support for the resolution. Click on the PDF below to view this resolution.
| ecomunicipalityresolution.pdf |
Pathway to a Sustainable Point
The Stevens Point City Council has been given recommendations to provide a guide to move forward as an official eco-muncipality. To view the full document (over 50 pages), click the PDF below.
| pathtosustainablepoint.pdf |
Thank you for your input!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Eco-Municipality Listening Sessions. Your valuable input is an integral part in the process of becoming an Eco-Municipality.
Listening session comments available for download in PDF format below.
Download Adobe PDF reader for free here. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
| listening_session_commentspdf.pdf |
Get Informed and Get Involved!
Stay informed about sustainability efforts in central Wisconsin! The Center for Land Use Education will publish the monthly Central Wisconsin Eco-Municipality Newsletter via email. Visit the CLUE websiteand sign-up to receive the newsletter today!
The Portage County League of Women Voters, Center for Land Use Education are hosting study circles to learn more about the Natural Step process and eco-municipalities. For details on the next sessions, contact UW-Extension educator Lynn Markham
How can you get involved?
If you are interested in one of the issue areas listed above, you are welcome and encouraged to attend their meetings to provide input. Check out the calendar page to see when the next meeting is for each subcommittee. Or contact the Mayor's office at 715-346-1570 for the next meeting dates.
Photo Credit: Dennis Yockers