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Creating the Village of Glencoe’s Sustainability Action Plan
The City of La Crescent values environmental stewardship and has been a part of the Minnesota GreenStep cities program since 2015. The Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals. The City has achieved Step 5 status – the highest recognition the program offers. You can learn more about the City’s GreenStep accomplishments here.
In April 2021, the La Crescent City Council adopted the Energy Action Plan, committing to save residents and businesses on their energy costs and to invest in solutions that help residents access clean, renewable energy. The plan’s goals are to save 1 million dollars for our community members and businesses, and engage residents in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric vehicle options and actions over the next 10 years.
The city is now developing a Climate Action and Resilience Plan to guide action towards reducing community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, addressing climate impacts, and building 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 CARP Planning Team facilitated and supported by the City’s Climate Action Plan consultant, paleBLUEdot.
La Crescent Climate Action Baseline Documents
A significant amount of research is currently being done as a foundation to the City’s work in preparing the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The research and preliminary recommendations that will be 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
Glencoe Wants Your Input!
Take the La Crescent Climate Action Survey
Please help the City identify perceptions, needs, opportunities, priorities, and issues for the community. Take the City of La Crescent’s Climate Action Survey and help shape the Climate Action Plan. Please share the survey with your neighbors, friends, and family!
Apply to Participate on The Climate Action 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 below
