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Sustainable Menasha Volunteer Checklist

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:

  • Reducing energy use and the consumption of non-renewable resources

  • Reducing dependence on chemicals and other manufactured substances

  • Minimizing activities that harm natural communities

  • Meeting the social and economic needs of present and future residents

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
Annual Menasha Utilities Energy Fair Promoting Sustainability Education and Awareness, Networking and Information Outreach through Schools, Libraries and Other Venues
Menasha Home Energy Audit/Conservation Team
City Building Energy Usage Reduction Baseline Sustainability Assessment of Menasha
Business and Home Owner Energy Reduction
Participation on/with Menasha Sustainability Board
   

Purchasing Recycling/Reuse/

Waste Reduction

Community Food and Health
Home/Business Composting and Recycling Home, Community and Organic Gardening
Product Exchange/Clearinghouse for Reusable Items Menasha Thursday Farmers Market

Local Food Growing/Marketing, CSA's and Co-Op's

"Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Initiatives"
  Local Food Accessibility/Distribution
Native Planting, Water Quality and Green Infrastructure Reduction of Chemical Use and Environmentally Harmful Substances
Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Programs  
Native Planting Guidelines and Restoration Projects Economic Development
Sustainable Business Development
Planting for Wildlife Habitat and Diversity Community Branding/Marketing
City Storm Water Management Alternatives Sustainability Evaluation of Menasha's Business and Shopping Network
Use of Parks, Waterways, Nature Centers and Organizations to Showcase Sustainability  
Community Culture and Heritage Preservation
Tree Planting for Shade and Wind Protection Community History, Heritage and Preservation
Green Roofs
Music and the Arts to Celebrate Community Sustainability
 
Transportation and Accessibility
Inclusiveness of Community Cultures for a Sustainable Future
Biking and Walking Routes, Accessibility to Destinations
   
Safe Route to Schools Evaluation Housing and Development
Community Car and Bus Transportation Sustainable Housing Development Planning and Code Development
Complete Streets Program

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