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warmerneighborhood venue!
MAGI December 2006
Where in the world is Mahtomedi?
15 miles NE of St. Paul
east shore ofWhite Bear Lake
population 8,000
5 square miles
Mahtomedi1880-1930
Courtesy of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Mahtomedi Historic District
summer cottagesturn of the centurymost now year-round homes
newerneighborhoods
SENSE OF PLACE
geography - lakehistory
school district loyaltychurches
city government -accessible, leadership
CONNECTION TO WORLD
Trajectory ofCO2 & other
GHGs
��� Signed and ratified Signed, ratification pending Signed, ratification declined Non-signatory
Participation in the Kyoto Protocol
Solutions Needed:
International (Kyoto)
National (?)
State…
Cities -- Local (in)action
Citizens need to DO something!
MAGI COMMITTEE
Mn PCAU of M Regents Professor
Grocery Store Manager/School Board MemberMayor of Mahtomedi
School District Buildings and Grounds DirectorScience Educator
Health Club Manager/Sustainable Bldg ExpertMn Dept of Commerce, State Energy Office
Science WriterCentury College Dean of Academic Affairs
3M Operations ManagerReps from church green
sanctuary/stewardship committees
CITIZENS = COMMUNITY RESOURCES/ASSETS
Challenge = VOLUNTEERS = have full-time jobs!
• measurably reduce our use of nonrenewable, carbon-emitting energy sources
• pursue and acquire renewable energy sources, including wind and solar
• encourage an enduring community commitment to sustainability
Role in community:
Initiate action, collaborate, network, support, share successes
CELEBRATE!
already lots happening in lil’ ole Mahtomedi…
Will Stegerspeaks to crowd of 900at St. Andrews Lutheran Churchin Mahtomedi
An Inconvenient Truthreleased in DVDshown in area churches
tipping point?…Photo courtesy of Gustavus Adolphus College
SEE - Schools for Energy Efficiency
EPA Energy Star Leader Award
--$325,000 in cost savings in four years
--6 million pounds greenhouse gases not released
Mahtomedi Mayor SignsU.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
in October 2006
But how?
reduce Mahtomedi�sGHG emissions by 7%
compared to 1990 levelsby 2012
total city staff
total city staff = 14
Seattle,
pop. 595,000
Mahtomedi
pop. 8,000
staff for climate
initiative
City of Mahtomedi
Environmental Commission
Citizen input and support for City initiatives.
measurably reduce our use ofnonrenewable, carbon-emitting
energy sources
Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
MPCA Technical Assistance Grant
municipal carbon footprint
TREAD LIGHTLY MAHTOMEDI
Environmental Commission - join ICLEIMAGI volunteers - write grantMahtomedi - administratesCentury College - coordinates internWhite Bear Lake - collaborates
TREAD LIGHTLY MAHTOMEDI
• Quantify municipal GHG footprint -- baseline
• Set target for GHG reduction
• Develop plan for specific actions city can take to
reach target
• Implement actions and calculate anticipated GHG
savings
• Monitor results -- feedback
Communicate with citizens throughout
NEW! Mahtomedi Public Works Building
Silver LEED Certification criteria
City of Mahtomedi
•Natural Step Workshop
•Partner with White Bear Lake & Century College
•Green Talk
•Mayor’s column
•Webpage on environment
•Green Model Home/Living Green
•Water Ordinance
Community GHG baseline…
…while increasing efficiencies and reducing use.
Partner with
Cooperative
Energy
Futures?
NEXT STEP - Community
Energy Neighborhoods project…
--buying bulk efficiency materials--mapping--eco-nudges/incentives/competitions
pursue and acquirerenewable energy sources,
including wind and solar
Goals of Zephyr Wind
• Clean windenergy
• Educationalopportunities
for Mahtomedi &Century Collegestudents
• Demonstrate
community’s commitment
to renewable energy -- many collaborators
encourage an enduring communitycommitment to sustainability
Focus Mahtomedi: EnergyFocus Mahtomedi: Energyfeaturing polar explorerfeaturing polar explorer
Will StegerWill Steger
Solving the Climate Change CrisisSolving the Climate Change CrisisOctober 1, 2008October 1, 2008
Mahtomedi
Community Garden
Mahtomedi Community EducationCity of MahtomediMahtomedi Area Green Initiative
Edible Gardens!
YUM!
RITE* of Spring!*Really Into The Earth
650 people attended18 tons e-waste recycled100 letters to legislators written60 rain barrels sold100 bottles non-toxic cleaner madeworkshops/exhibits/activities
Community EducationCommunity CollaborationCommunity FUN!!!
saves energy saves money
--buys from local farms--sells/encourages reusable tote bags--recycles plastic, light bulbs, aluminum, cardboard, paper--collects food waste for pig farm
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce:
--Minnesota Waste Wise--Minnesota Energy Smart
White Bear UU Church in Mahtomedi
Solar Photovoltaic SystemPermeable Pavement ParkingNative Plantings
Global Climate Speakers Series
American College & UniversityPresidents Climate Commitment
Green Job/Continuing Ed Courses
National Teach-In/National Speakers
MAGI/MPCA Grant Collaborator
ENERGY SYNERGY
Mahtomedi Schools
City of Mahtomedi
ChurchesBusinesses
Citizens Groups
Environmental Groups
Citizens City of White Bear Lake
Century College
Retirement Community
Community Education
Are we there yet?
II am only oneBut still I am oneI cannot do everythingBut still I can do somethingAnd because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
--Edward Everett Hale