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Creating the City of Crystal’s Climate Action Plan
The City of Crystal, Minnesota has a long history of sustainability efforts, which have been supported through the establishment of the Sustainability Commission. The City is a Minnesota GreenStep City and achieved Step 3 in 2019. The city is now developing a Climate Action Plan to guide action towards that goal, address climate impacts, and build community resilience. This strategic roadmap will engage stakeholders such as local businesses, government agencies, and residents to guide efforts in adapting to climate change and improving energy efficiency in the community. The plan is being developed through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder CAP Planning Team facilitated and supported by the City’s Climate Action Plan consultant, paleBLUEdot.
Crystal Climate Action Baseline Documents
A significant amount of research is currently been done as a foundation to the City’s work in preparing the Climate Action Plan. The research and preliminary recommendations that included in these documents are intended as a starting point for the collaborative planning team which will be creating the plan. Please “click” on each document below to view:
Climate Action Baseline Assessment
Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Ground Cover Study
Renewable Energy Potential Study
Crystal Wants Your Input!
Take the Crystal Climate Survey
Please help the City identify perceptions, needs, opportunities, priorities, and issues for the community. Take the City of Crystal’s Climate Survey and help shape the Climate Action Plan. Please share the survey with your neighbors, friends, and family!
Participate in the Crystal Climate Futures Storytelling Project
The Crystal "Diary 2040" Climate Storytelling Project invites community members to share their hopes and visions for Crystal’s climate future —and to inspire others across our region.
While facts and statistics about sustainability and climate change are important, they are not enough. We also need to hear the voices and visions of those imagining a brighter, more resilient future. By participating in the Climate Futures Storytelling Project, you can share your hopes, ideas, and dreams for a more sustainable Crystal.
Your story is a powerful part of our community’s path toward sustainability, resilience and collective hope.
Apply by 12/18/25 to Participate on The Climate Planning Team
Team members will work collaboratively with City Staff and the City’s planning consultant, paleBLUEdot to create the Climate Action Plan. Are you interested in being considered for the Climate Planning Team? Apply before 5pm on Thursday December 18th, 2025 below
