Sustainability Committee
About
The Sustainability Committee was officially created in September 2019 and is charged with researching opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of City activities when possible, practical, and efficient and making recommendations to the City Commission and staff for consideration and implementation.
Meetings
The Sustainability Committee meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 700 Broad St.
Membership
The Sustainability Committee is made up of seven members and one City Commissioner. Members are residents that are appointed by the City Commission and serve a two-year term.
The City of St Joseph was recognized for its environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities program. As part of the annual Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge, local governments are awarded bronze, silver, or gold seals of achievement reflecting community leadership in areas such as energy efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience, recycling, environmental justice, and more. The City achieved bronze status for exemplary action in multiple categories, including planning, energy efficiency, responsibly managing materials, and protecting and preserving water resources.
The City of St. Joseph is a certified Bee City Affiliate. Bee City USA works with communities to sustain pollinators, in particular the more than 3,600 species of native bees in this country, by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.
Contact Information
Address:
700 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone:
(269) 983-6325
Fax:
(269) 985-0346
