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Sustainability
What is Sustainability?
Saint Anthony has begun to focus intently on sustainable living. Put simply, sustainability is the ability to be sustained or upheld. Ecological sustainability comprises of a diverse and productive ecosystem designed for long-term success. Similarly, the diverse skills and interests of the community ensure the enjoyment of our natural resources now and in the future. A community effort has been pivotal in helping the City hold workshops, festivals, and programs to make our community a more sustainable place to live.
Sustainable Activities & Practices
- See today's air quality at the MPCA Air Quality Index.
- See Metro Transit's Route Map for planning a bus route.
- Learn more about Green Transportation with Twin Cities Biking.
- Attend a Fix-it Clinic in Hennepin County or Ramsey County to fix appliances, mobile devices, clothing, and electronics instead of throwing them away.
- Attend St. Anthony Village Fix-It Hub events at the St. Anthony Library (2941 Pentagon Drive), every other Tuesday from 4-7pm.
- Recycle old electronics.
Learn More about Sustainability in
Saint Anthony Village
To learn about what our community is doing and how you can contribute to the sustainability efforts in our area click on puzzle below.
History of Sustainability in
Saint Anthony Village
Although it wasn't always coined "sustainability," our community has long valued the wise use of its natural resources, and continues to be a leader in the state on sustainability and storm water best practices. Here's a timeline of sustainability events:
- In the early 1970s, Ray Haik (legal counsel for the Village) was the President of the Izaak Walton League and received an award for his environmental improvements from the MN Jaycees club.
- In 1973, Sally Haik (first female city council member) addressed pollution levels in Silver Lake. She took action to protect the lake from fertilizer, weed killer, salt and dirt (Gail D. Olson, A Village in the City, 2011).
- On February 14, 2011, City Council passed a resolution authorizing the city to participate in the state's voluntary GreenStep program.
- In the years following, the city achieved the next available steps, 2, 3 and 4 by completing best practices laid out by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Learn more about Best Practices.
- In June 2016, the city was recognized as the second city to ever receive the Sustainable City Award.
- In June 2017, the city was one of the first in the state to receive Step 5 recognition.
- In 2023, the city developed and enacted a Climate Plan. This plan will focus on the next 1-5 years of implementation work in categories important to SAV, including water, waste, energy, and transportation.