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Creating the City of Oshkosh’s Sustainability Action Plan

In 2007 the Oshkosh Common Council signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and formed the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) to advise the City Manager and Common Council on specific energy and environmental issues. The City of Oshkosh’s first Sustainability Plan was completed and approved in 2012. Between 2017 and 2019 by members of the SAB updated the plan, which the Common Council in March of 2020. Some of the goals within the plan have been achieved over the years, however, there is a renewed interest in prioritizing municipal sustainability initiatives due to the City’s current Strategic Plan. Additionally, in fall 2025, the City adopted a comprehensive Energy Plan for municipal buildings providing guidance for increased renewable energy and energy efficiency for City-owned buildings.

The City is now developing an updated Sustainability Action Plan to guide action towards increasing community sustainability and resilience. This strategic roadmap will engage stakeholders such as local businesses, government agencies, and residents to guide efforts to increase overall sustainability, climate resilience, and improve energy efficiency in the community. The plan is being developed through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder SAP Community Input Team facilitated and supported by the City’s Sustainability Action Plan consultant, paleBLUEdot.

Oshkosh Sustainability Action Baseline Documents

A significant amount of research is currently being done as a foundation to the City’s work in preparing the Sustainability Action 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:

Sustainability Baseline Assessment

Oshkosh Wants Your Input!

Take the Oshkosh Sustainability Survey By April 30th

Please help the City identify perceptions, needs, opportunities, priorities, and issues for the community. Take the City of Oshkosh’s Sustainability Survey and help shape the Sustainability Action Plan. Please share the survey with your neighbors, friends, and family! Survey closes 11:59pm April 30th

Apply For to be on The City’s Community Input Team:

The Community Input Team will collaboratively develop the City’s plan by creating, reviewing, refining, and prioritizing plan goals and actions. Team members will participate in four workshops from April–August 2026, with brief tasks between meetings. The total time commitment is approximately 3–5 hours per month.

Attend a Community Input Session (TBD)

As we begin this important work, we want to hear from you! Join us for the Sustainability Plan Community Input Session:

When: TBD.

Where: TBD

At this session you’ll learn about the planning process, key findings so far, and have the opportunity to share your ideas and help shape the plan. Your input is essential in creating a sustainable future for Oshkosh!

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