Environment
‘TREATING STUDENTS LIKE PEOPLE’: Wildlands Reflects on 20 Years of Education
the unofficial motto of the area charter school continues to guide its students as they celebrate teacher-powered curriculum
The Sonnentag Center Rises to a New Level of Sustainability
working with UW–Eau Claire to power a one-of-a-kind clean energy facility
Neighborhoods Community Orgs Environment Outdoors
BUZZING FOR HELP: Eau Claire’s Community-Led Pollinator Sanctuaries
local experts and volunteers collaborate to safeguard bees, butterflies, other native flora
News Development Environment Housing
Century Code Receives Unanimous Vote from Eau Claire City Council
amendments to the tree ordinance have been approved, the fee-in-lieu will be voted on in September
News Neighborhoods Environment Housing
Tree Ordinance Amendments Will Be Sent Back to E.C. City Council
public comment period details focus on affordable housing, forestry staffing concerns ahead of Aug. 11 hearing
'If You Plant It, They Will Come': Local Filmmakers Spotlight Green Infrastructure as Part of Community Planning
four-part documentary, 'The City for the Trees,' talks relationship between sustainability and development
Neighborhoods Environment Housing News
City of Eau Claire’s Proposed Tree Ordinance, Explained
proposed tree mitigation ordinance part of Century Code Update project draws significant attention and contention, public will be able to comment again during Aug. 4 Planning Commission meeting
SUSTAINABLE STRIDES: E.C. City Council Clears Invasive Species in Half Moon Lake
natural clearing solutions support the restoration of a community landmark’s delicate ecosystem
Altoona's Energy Action Plan Sees Results
City of Altoona earns 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award for efforts 'beyond basic energy-saving measures'
Nearly Half the Nation Lives in a ‘Tree City,' Including Some Chippewa Vallians
Altoona, Eau Claire, and Menomonie are accredited Tree Cities – but what does that mean?
Community Orgs On Campus Environment
Eau Claire Repair Fair Aims to Mend Community's Relationship to Sustainability
new event at UW-Eau Claire hopes to fix more than just broken belongings; connecting attendees to environmental consciousness and creativity
New Zero Waste Shop Flows Through Downtown Eau Claire
Riverflow Refillery supports all aspects of low-waste living through reuse products
Chippewa Sun Solar Array Jump-Starts Eau Claire's Carbon-Neutral Goal
26-acre solar array creates energy for City of Eau Claire, Pablo Group, and The Sonnentag Center
TIMBER! Even in the City, You Can Still Spot Wisconsin’s Original Lumberjacks
beavers are taking part in downtown Eau Claire construction – if you know where to look
DNR Grant Will Help Remove Sick Trees, Plant New Ones in E.C. Neighborhoods
$488K in funds meant to green up urban spaces
TRASH TALK: E.C. Residents Pay a Lot More Than Peers for Garbage Service
study by Wis. Policy Forum suggests possible changes to city’s trash collection system
Sonnentag Earns Gold-Level ‘Green’ Rating
new event center is the largest facility in Wisconsin, Minnesota recognized by LEED
Community Orgs Environment Outdoors
Menomonie Workshop on Bird Habitats Wins National Award
‘You Garden – A Bird’s Paradise’ earns Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs
UW-Stout Earns Statewide Honor for Sustainability, Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Excellence Award recognizes 79 energy-saving projects at Stout since 2017
E.C. County Solar Installations Work Toward 2050 Renewable Goal
new large solar arrays are now installed across three government facilities
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