The Menasha Sustainability
Board is looking for individuals and organizations to help advance initiatives
that will promote the long term sustainability of our community by:
If you have special
skills or knowledge related to the topics listed below, or simply have a desire
to make a positive impact on our community, we invite you to become part of
a resource group that the Sustainability Board could call upon for advice,
assistance and support. Areas of interest currently defined by the Board are
listed below.
If you
would like to become involved in one or more of these areas, please check
the box(es) describing your areas of interest, complete your contact information
and submit.
| Energy Conservation |
Sustainability Planning and Leadership |
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Annual Menasha Utilities Energy Fair |
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Promoting Sustainability Education and Awareness, Networking and Information
Outreach through Schools, Libraries and Other Venues |
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Menasha Home Energy Audit/Conservation Team |
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City Building Energy Usage Reduction |
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Baseline Sustainability Assessment of Menasha |
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Business and Home Owner Energy Reduction |
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Participation on/with Menasha Sustainability Board |
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Purchasing Recycling/Reuse/
Waste Reduction |
Community Food and Health |
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Home/Business Composting and Recycling |
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Home, Community and Organic Gardening |
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Product Exchange/Clearinghouse for Reusable Items |
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Menasha Thursday Farmers Market |
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Local Food Growing/Marketing,
CSA's and Co-Op's |
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"Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Initiatives" |
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Local Food Accessibility/Distribution |
| Native Planting, Water Quality and Green Infrastructure |
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Reduction of Chemical Use and Environmentally Harmful Substances |
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Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Programs |
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Native Planting Guidelines and Restoration Projects |
Economic Development |
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Sustainable Business Development |
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Planting for Wildlife Habitat and Diversity |
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Community Branding/Marketing |
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City Storm Water Management Alternatives |
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Sustainability Evaluation of Menasha's Business and Shopping Network |
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Use of Parks, Waterways, Nature Centers and Organizations to Showcase
Sustainability |
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| Community Culture and Heritage Preservation |
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Tree Planting for Shade and Wind Protection |
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Community History, Heritage and Preservation |
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Green Roofs |
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Music and the Arts to Celebrate Community Sustainability |
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| Transportation and Accessibility |
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Inclusiveness of Community Cultures for a Sustainable Future |
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Biking and Walking Routes, Accessibility to Destinations |
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Safe Route to Schools Evaluation |
Housing and Development |
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Community Car and Bus Transportation |
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Sustainable Housing Development Planning and Code Development |
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Complete Streets Program |