Sustainable CT Community Certification Report

This is the Sustainable CT Certification Report of Wilton, a Sustainable CT silver certified applicant.

Wilton was certified on October 31, 2022 with 405 points. Listed below is information regarding Wilton’s Sustainable CT efforts and materials associated with the applicant’s certified actions.

Contact Information

The designated Sustainable CT contact for Wilton is:

Name:	Tammy Thorton
Title/Position:	President / Wilton Go Green
Phone:	617-935-6728

Actions Implemented

Each approved action and supporting documentation for which Wilton was approved for in 2022 appears below. Please enjoy this opportunity to view and learn from the information and materials provided.

Notes: Submission content was created by Wilton, and Sustainable CT makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the submission, beyond that an individual reviewer approved at least some elements of the action for certification. Further, standards for actions below may have changed, and the documentation listed may no longer satisfy requirements for that action. Finally, approved actions here may include some documents and descriptions in support of action elements that were not approved, in addition to elements that were approved. In preparing your own application, please rely only on the action write-ups for the current certification year to guide your submission. Please contact [email protected] with specific questions.

1. Inclusive and Equitable Community Impacts
1.1 Optimize for Equity — REQUIRED for All Certification Levels

30 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 1.1 Optimize for Equity Plan of Conservation and Development Action 5.1 (10 points) 1.1 Optimize for Equity Zero Waste Faire Action 8.1 (10 points) 1.1 Optimize for Equity Food Waste Prevention Campaign Action 9.4.1 (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 1.1 Optimize for Equity Plan of Conservation and Development to put towards Action 5.1 1.1 Optimize for Equity Zero Waste Faire to put towards Action 8.1 - including the Town of Wilton's Senior Center Newsletter, Corridors, as a sample of outreach as well as Stay at Home in Wilton's newsletter to their members. 1.1 Optimize for Equity Food Waste Prevention Campaign Action 9.4.1

Partners: 1.1 Optimize for Equity Plan of Conservation and Development - Town of Wilton, P & Z Commissions, Wilton Go Green. 1.1 Optimize for Equity Zero Waste Faire Action 8. - Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Go Green 1.1 Optimize for Equity Food Waste Prevention Campaign Action 9.4.1 - Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Go Green, Town of Wilton Social Services, Ogden House, Wilton Commons, Stay at Home in Wilton
2. Thriving Local Economies
2.3 Inventory and Promote Local Products and Services

10 Points

Approved Information: 2.3.2: Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing “buy local” campaign. (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: There are 2 Buy Local campaigns submitted. One organized by the Wilton Chamber of Commerce and another by the Town of Wilton. Identified as such in the titles. Chamber of Commerce Shop Wilton postcards (front and back) attached.

Partners: 2.3.2 - Town Wilton, Wilton Chamber of Commerce. Lucci Electric was a Wilton Chamber of Commerce Buy Local event sponsor. Their sponsorship covered the cost of the printing of the cards and some additional digital advertising that was done with our local online paper, Good Morning Wilton.
2.4 Provide Resources and Supports to Local Businesses

10 Points

Approved Information: 2.4.1 Host one or more business roundtables and/or events with municipal officials and staff (5 points) 2.4.3 Invite businesses to participate in at least three events to build community recognition (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: Action 2.4.3 Attached you will also find a description of each Chamber of Commerce event. Wilton Chamber of Commerce works with multiple town departments and other community partners for the referenced events. You can see even more event listings on the Chamber website https://wiltonchamber.com/events-detail/. Businesses who become a member of the Wilton Chamber of Commerce are automatically enrolled in the Chamber’s newsletter. 8 weeks prior to any Chamber event, an announcement is sent out through this newsletter – which also includes local members of the community and officials of the Town of Wilton. In addition, a press release goes out through local print and television media, online PR channels, the Good Morning Wilton daily digital bulletin, CT Patch, and Hamlet Hub. Action 2.4.4 - Wilton's Guide to Opening a Business is listed on our Town website under the Tab "Business" then "Business Development" https://www.wiltonct.org/home/pages/business-development. When a prospective business reaches out to our town planning office and First Selectwoman's Office they are provided this guide. In response to inquiries by small businesses, the Department of Public Health created a small business resource page during COVID. They added to it as information became available. These resources were communicated about the in our First Selectwoman's updates. Page: https://www.wiltonct.org/home/pages/coronavirus-resources-small-businesses Example Update 1: https://www.wiltonct.org/home/news/coronavirus-update-new-cases-regional-travel-advisory-new-business-grants-eo-9h-case-data Example Update 2: https://www.wiltonct.org/home/news/coronavirus-update-recognizing-first-responders-dogs-and-trails-most-common-resident Regarding emergency preparedness, the Town of Wilton communicate's with businesses in the same manner that they communicate with residents-through e-alerts, which are also posted on the First Selectwoman’s facebook page (F S Lynne Vanderslice) . Examples: Advance Notice of communication methods from the police: https://www.wiltonct.org/police-department/news/hurricane-isaias-–-town-emergency-communication Advance notice communication from the first selectwoman: https://www.wiltonct.org/home/news/tropical-storm-henri-and-power-loss-reminders The Town of Wilton Police Department also provide information on their Facebook Page (Wilton, CT Police Department)

Partners: 2.4.1 Wilton Economic Development Commission, Senator Will Haskell, Wilton Chamber of Commerce 2.4.3 Wilton Go Green sponsors tabling at these Chamber of Commerce events and discusses Sustainable CT topics. 2.4.4 Town of Wilton Police Department, Economic Development Commission, Wilton Community Emergency Response Team, Department of Public Health
3. Well-Stewarded Land and Natural Resources
3.1 Provide Watershed Education

15 Points

Approved Information: 3.1.1 a - Provide Watershed Education (10 points) 3.1.2 Institute a local monitoring program related to watershed functions or health to be conducted by citizen groups (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 3.1.1 a - Provide Watershed Education - NRWA newsletter identifies and describes the 4 part series 3.1.2 Earthplace in Westport, Norwalk River Watershed Association

Partners: 3.1.1 a - Provide Watershed Education - Wilton Library, Trout Unlimited, Norwalk River Watershed Association, Wilton Land Conservation Trust 3.1.2 Provide Watershed Education Local Monitoring Program - Harbor Watch, Norwalk River Watershed Association
3.3 Engage in Watershed Protection and Restoration

30 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 3.3.1 Engage in Watershed Protection and Restoration (30 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- pdf Action 3.3.1 Engage in Watershed Protection and Restoration - Riparian Buffers.pdf
Documentation Details: 3.3.1 Riparian Buffers documents work done by Trout Unlimited. Here is a link directly to The Norwalk River Watershed Action Plan - https://www.norwalkct.org/DocumentCenter/View/1902/Norwalk-WBP-Chp1-4?bidId=

Partners: The Town of Wilton has partnerships with several community groups such as Trout Unlimited, the Norwalk River Watershed Association, Harbor Watch, the Boy Scouts of America and several local companies have consistently worked to implement Watershed Action Plan priority projects.

Additional Information: Norwalk manages the Norwalk River Watershed that supplies Wilton's water
3.4 Develop an Open Space Plan

10 Points

Approved Information: 3.4.4b Increase Preserved Open Space Plan (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: Aspetuck Land Trust was able to acquire the 10-acre Montanaro Property in Wilton for preserved open space. Most recently, the Aspetuck Land Trust received a CT DEEP OSWA grant to acquire an 11-acre Fratelli Zeta property. Attached are the letters of support for Fratelli Zeta from the Wilton Conservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission as they still in the processing of officially purchasing the property. The town of Wilton does not have an official partnership with the Aspetuck Land Trust regarding the Montanaro property. The Town of Wilton supported the efforts of the Aspetuck Land Trust to get a State grant by writing letters of support as required by the grant, but they did not facilitate the purchase and are not maintaining the property. They also did not provide any filing fee discounts.

Partners: 3.4.4b Increase Preserved Open Space Plan - Town of Wilton and Aspetuck Land Trust
3.10 Facilitate Invasive Species Education and Management

5 Points

Approved Information: 3.10.2 Municipal Management (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- pdf 3.10.3 a Facilitate Invasive Species Education and Management.pdf
- word 3.10.2 a - Wilton Municipal Removal of Invasive Species 2022 Statement.docx
Documentation Details: 3.10.2 a - Wilton Municipal Removal of Invasive Species 3.10.3a - Link and screenshot to invasive species webpage links

Partners: The Department of Environmental Affairs has been assisting the Conservation Commission in the planning and implementation of invasive species removal projects and education.
3.11 Implement Green Grounds and Maintenance Program

10 Points

Approved Information: 3.11.1 Implement Green Grounds and Maintenance Program Inventory (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- excel 3.11 2022 Green Grounds and Maintenance Program.xlsx
Documentation Details: All Wilton Parks and Rec fields are fertilized twice per year with 1.5 lbs of nitrogen per1000 sq feet. 75% of the nitrogen is slow release from Polyon.

Partners: 3.11.1 Town Parks and Rec department with support from Parks and Rec commission
3.12 Enhance Pollinator Pathways

20 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 3.12.1 - Education Pollinator Pathways (5 points) 3.12.2 - Create Pollinator Pathways (15 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 3.12.1 Educate on Pollinator Gardens - submission document includes education events around pollinators as well as our Pollinator Pathway brochure. Pollinator Garden Champion flyer showcases the educational outreach (through a competition) to non-municipal and non-residential businesses and organizations showcasing their pollinator gardens. 3.12.2 - PDF file contains our local pollinator gardens on municipal property. 3.12.3 The Town of Wilton along with the Town of Wilton Conservation Commission and Pollinator Pathway organization crafted a Pollinator Pathway Proclamation which was then read and recognized at a newly created annual town event. (See 3.12.1 Pollinator Garden Champion Flyer). Presentation discussing Wilton Proclamations file discusses on Page 2 and 3 the differences in how Wilton governing body views Resolutions versus Proclamations in regard to our submitted Pollinator Pathway Proclamation.

Partners: 3.12.1, 3.12.2, 3.12.2 - Enhance Pollinator Pathways - Town of Wilton, Wilton Conservation Commission, Norwalk River Watershed Association, Pollinator Pathway Northeast, Wilton Public Schools,

Additional Information: Wilton was the birthplace of the Pollinator Pathway and continues to be an active and supportive, now 501(c)3, that works with towns and organizations throughout the northeast. The Pollinator Pathway continues to expand within Wilton's municipal and private properties. https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/
4. Vibrant and Creative Cultural Ecosystems
4.1 Inventory Tourism and Cultural Assets

5 Points

Approved Information: 4.1.2: Update Your Profile on CTVisit (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 4.1.2 This is the link on the Visit CT website that features all the events, tourist attractions and cultural assets. https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/town-wilton Last update 11/2/21 - 40 Things We Love about Wilton uploaded - Summer 2021 Hideaway Circus - screenshot of new additions

Partners: 4.1.1 Map Tourism and Cultural Assets - Town of Wilton 4.1.2 Town of Wilton, Parks and Recreation Department, Wilton Library

Additional Information: 4.1.2 Map Tourism and Cultural Assets - CT Visit website- PLEASE NOTE the Town of Wilton does not have a social media account that would be linked on this page. (UPDATED 8/1/22)
5. Dynamic and Resilient Planning
5.1 Integrate Sustainability into Plan of Conservation and Development

25 Points

Approved Information: 5.1.1 a - Include at least four Hazard Mitigation Plan goals into your most recent Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). (5 points) 5.1.1 b - Incorporate at least three sustainability concepts as policy from the list provided. (20 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: Wilton's adopted POCD and Hazardous Mitigation Plan for reference of 5.1.1 a and b as well as minutes showing adoption of the WestCOG regional Hazardous Mitigation plan on 9/13/21.

Partners: 5.1 WestCOG completed the regional hazardous mitigation plan which was adopted by our Board of Selectmen on 9/13/21. Our Plan of Conservation and Development was put together through many months of work from our Planning and Zoning Commission as well as all Wilton Departments, local organizations and individuals.
5.3 Develop Agriculture-Friendly Practices

5 Points

Approved Information: 5.3.1 Develop Agricultural-Friendly Practices (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- pdf 5.3.1 Develop Agricultural-Friendly Practices- Town Zoning.docx (1).pdf
Documentation Details: 5.3.1 - The Town of Wilton Zoning Regulations have 9 provisions that allow, support and appropriately regulate agricultural uses and related activities according to the CT Right to Farm Law. Provision 4d is SPECIAL just to Wilton as highlighted in the above document. Provision 4d allows for "The display and sale of farm or garden produce; nurseries or greenhouse stock..." Access to the full Zoning Regulations can be found located on page 82 https://www.wiltonct.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif4046/f/uploads/zoning_regs_revised_may_6_2022_outdoor_dining_ext_0.pdf

Partners: 5.3.1 None
5.5 Inventory and Assess Historic Resources

20 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 5.5.1 Inventory and Assess Historic Resources: Identify multiple priority historic assets within your community, and actions required to sustain their long-term viability. (10 points) 5.5.3 Inventory and Assess Historic Resources (5 points) 5.5.4 - Achieve Recognition. Achieve "Certified Local Government" status. (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 5.5.4 - Achieve Recognition. Achieve "Certified Local Government" status documentation is a letter from the U.S Department of Interior

Partners: 5.5.1 Wilton Historical Society, Wilton Historic Commission 5.5.3 Wilton Historical Society, Wilton Historic Commission, Wilton Go Green 5.5.4 - Wilton Historic Commission
6. Clean and Diverse Transportation Systems and Choices
6.1 Implement Complete Streets

15 Points

Approved Information: 6.1.6 Implement Complete Streets - 15 points. The Town of Wilton is submitting 1 project partnering with the Norwalk River Valley Trail team. Completed WilWalk section of the Loop connecting the Wilton portions of the loop to Norwalk NRVT adding an additional 2.2 miles north.
Supporting Documentation:
- word 6.1.6IncompleteStreetsWorksheet
- pdf 6.1.6 BOSMinutesApprovingNRVTgrantapplication.pdf
- pdf NRVT WilWalk v022522.pdf
- pdf NRVT Full Trail Map v022422.pdf
- pdf NRVT Wilton Loop v022422.pdf
Documentation Details: http://nrvt-trail.com/maps/wilton/ Norwalk River Valley Trail link Maps of WilWalk as well as Wilton Loops are provided as well as Board of Selectmen minutes showing approval of town involvement in state grant application.

Partners: 6.1.6 Incomplete Streets - Norwalk River Valley trail team, CT DEEP, Town of Wilton

Additional Information: The Norwalk River Valley Trail is a multi town trail system. Wilton was amongst the first towns to allocate town land adjacent to CT state land for this project. During the period of August 2016 to August 2019, several separate sections of the trail have been completed. Further, fund raising and planning has been completed and/or are in process for new sections of the trail that connect Wilton to Norwalk and Ridgefield. 4 of those projects are represented in this document.
6.4 Support Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment

20 Points

Approved Information: 6.4.2 Attend EV-Related Training (10 points) 6.4.3 Replace at Least 25% of Emergency Fleet Vehicles with Hybrids (5 points) 6.4.4 Conduct an EV Charging Infrastructure Assessment (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 6.4.3d - Since the purchase of its first hybrid police vehicle in December 2019, the Wilton Police Department has added additional hybrid vehicles to its fleet, with consideration of full EVs in the future. Currently, 11 of the 15 police vehicles are hybrid. Please see attached receipts.

Partners: 6.4.2 LiveGreen/CT Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition, Wilton Go Green, Town of Wilton DPW and Energy Commission 6.4.3 Town of Wilton Police Department provided documentation of all hybrid police vehicles. 6.4.4 Wilton Go Green 6.4.5 Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation hosts the EV Charger at our Community Center.

Additional Information: 6.4.4 Conduct an EV Charging Infrastructure Assessment - Our EV Charging Infrastructure Assessment was provided to the Wilton Center Area Master Planning Subcommittee for consideration when reimagining and redesigning downtown Wilton. The Assessment was placed on the Master Planning website. https://www.wiltoncenterareamasterplan.com/documents-and-resources-1 (UPDATED 6/25/22)
7. Renewable and Efficient Energy Infrastructure and Operations
7.1 Benchmark and Track Energy Use

5 Points

Approved Information: 7.1.1 Benchmark and Track Energy Use (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- excel Data Request_ Sustainable CT 2022 submission for action 7.1 Wilton.xlsx
Documentation Details: 7.1.1 We have sent the data requests for 7.1 through ESPM on 8/18/22.

Partners: None

Additional Information: We have sent the data requests for 7.1 through ESPM on 8/18/22.
7.4 Increase Use of Renewable Energy in Municipal Buildings

10 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 7.4.2 Increase Use of Renewable Energy in Municipal Buildings (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- excel Data Request_ Sustainable CT 2022 submission for action 7.1 Wilton.xlsx
Documentation Details: 7.4.2 Increase Use of Renewable Energy in Municipal Buildings - Data request was sent through ESPM on 8/18/22

Partners: None
8. Inclusive Engagement, Communication and Education
8.1 Hold a Sustainability Event

15 Points

CT Success Story

Approved Information: 8.1.1 Hold a sustainability event (15 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: We have submitted a few examples of flyers from various sustainability events presented in our template.

Partners: 8.1 For each of Wilton's sustainability- and community culture-related events that are described as part of this Action, the partners are described in the appropriate column of the template.
8.2 Provide Effective Community Communications

15 Points

Approved Information: 8.2 Provide Effective Community Communications (15 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Partners: 8.2 Provide Effective Community Communications - Local papers - Good Morning Wilton, Wilton Bulletin, Wilton Patch
8.3 Train Municipal Representatives

10 Points

Approved Information: 8.3.1a. Send one or more commissioner from Inland Wetlands and Planning & Zoning to a relevant training (5 points). 8.3.1b. Send two or more commissioners from two or more different commissions (excluding IWWC and P&Z) to a relevant training (5 points).
Supporting Documentation:
- excel 8.31ab Train Municipal Representatives.xlsx
Documentation Details: Updated 8/22/22 with an additional Commission member for 8.3.1b

Partners: Town of Wilton Planning and Zoning, Inland Wetlands, Historic District Commission and Conservation Commissions
9. Strategic Materials Management
9.1 Report Materials Management Data and Reduce Waste

5 Points

Approved Information: 9.1.1a,b,c Report Materials Management Data and Reduce Waste (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- pdf 9.1.1abc Report Materials Management Data and Reduce Waste.pdf
- excel 9.1.1_Worksheet_1 UPDATEDWilton.xlsx
Partners: 9.1.1a,b,c - Town of Wilton Department of Public Works and Wilton Go Green
9.3 Recycle Additional Materials

20 Points

Approved Information: 9.3. 1 - Recycle Additional Materials and Compost Organics (20 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 9.3.1 Recycle Additional Materials and Compost Organics PDF explains our request for points in terms of recycling textiles and e-waste through our town transfer station and separate events. We have provided, as requested, a letter from our DPW stating our partnership with UsAgain and Take2. The Town of Wilton also included a recycling guide in our 2022 July Tax Bill to all Wilton Residents. We provided a copy of the guide that was included in the car tax bill envelopes.

Partners: 9.3.1 Recycle Additional Materials and Compost Organics - Town of Wilton, Wilton Go Green, UsAgain, Take2

Additional Information: UPDATED: 8/8/22 with letter of partnership as requested in feedback
9.4 Reduce and Compost Organic Waste

5 Points

Approved Information: 9.4.1 Develop a Food Waste Prevention Campaign or Food Scraps Recovery Campaign or Program (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 9.4.1 Food Waste & Food Recovery Campaign presentation - Slides regarding food waste and recovery start on page 14 in the PDF. Description of campaign provided in PDF titled "Description of Food Waste Prevention Campaign"

Partners: 9.4.1 Partners include Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Commons, Turnover Shop, Stay at Home In Wilton, Norwalk Community College Lifetime Learners, Women on Watch, Wilton League of Women Voters, Learning in Retirement, Senior Men's Association of Stamford and Ogden House.
10. Optimal Health and Wellness Opportunities
10.3 Improve Air Quality in Public Spaces

20 Points

Approved Information: 10.3.2 Improving Air Quality and Public Spaces (10 points) 10.3.4- Implement or maintain a strategic campaign to prevent excessive idling of motor vehicles. (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: 10.3.4 OLF Newsletter showcases our local parish reminding their members to not idle.

Partners: 10.3.2 Partners CPT Rob Cipolla of Wilton Police Department and Trinity Haswell, LMSW of Wilton Youth Services both participate in the Coalition. Wilton Library hosts many in person presentations. 10.3.4- Partners with Wilton YMCA, Our Lady of Fatima, Woodcock Nature Center
10.4 Develop and Promote Community Growing Spaces

15 Points

Approved Information: 10.4.1 Develop and Promote Community Growing Spaces (15 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- excel 10.4.1_Promote Farming and Horticulture (1).xlsx
- pdf 10.4.1 Ambler Farm Develop and Community Promote Growing Spaces.pdf
Documentation Details: Information on Ambler Farm as a Community Growing Space was added here per Sustainable CT Feedback.

Partners: 10.4.1 Develop and Promote Community Growing Spaces - Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation, Friends of Ambler Farm, Trackside Teen Center, Wilton Garden Club all support the different community growing spaces in Wilton.
11. Healthy, Efficient and Diverse Housing
11.1 Implement an Affordable Housing Plan

20 Points

Approved Information: 11.1.1 - Create a housing committee (10 points) 11.1.2 - Create, expand or maintain your community’s housing data profile - W0rksheet 2 (10 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Partners: 11.1.1 - Town of Wilton Housing Committee 11.1.2 - State Representative Stephanie Thomas, Senator Will Haskell, Good Morning Wilton, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair
12. Effective, Compassionate Homelessness Prevention
12.1 Strengthen Municipal Workforce Capacity to Address Homelessness

5 Points

Approved Information: 12.1.1b Have your designated municipal liaison for homelessness participate in one or more trainings related to addressing homelessness. (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
- pdf 12.1.1b CAN Housing Training.pdf
- pdf 12.1.1a and 12.1.1b Effective, Compassionate Homelessness Prevention.pdf
Partners: 12.1 Strengthen Municipal Workforce Capacity to Address Homelessness - Town of Wilton Social Services Department
12.2 Increase Public Awareness and Support for Efforts to End Homelessness

5 Points

Approved Information: 12.2.2 Develop and post information on your municipality’s website or other platforms that includes guidance and resources for individuals or families experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability. (5 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Partners: 12.2.2 Town of Wilton Social Services Department
13. Innovative Strategies and Practices
13.1 Implement Your Own Sustainability Action

25 Points

Approved Information: 13.1.1: Collaborate within your community or take a regional approach to implementing a sustainability action not listed on the Sustainable CT action list. (25 points)
Supporting Documentation:
Documentation Details: Submitting TWO PROGRAMS 1) 13.1 US DOE Green Ribbon Highlights Wilton's Middlebrook School report can be found on page 36. 2) 13.1 Woodcock Nature Center Education Signs

Partners: 13.1 Green Ribbon -Wilton Public Schools, CT Green LEAF Schools, Center for EcoTechnology, Wilton Go Green 13.1 Woodcock - Boy Scouts of America

Sustainable CT Community Certification Report

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Actions Implemented

1. Inclusive and Equitable Community Impacts

1.1 Optimize for Equity — REQUIRED for All Certification Levels

2. Thriving Local Economies

2.3 Inventory and Promote Local Products and Services

2.4 Provide Resources and Supports to Local Businesses

3. Well-Stewarded Land and Natural Resources

3.1 Provide Watershed Education

3.3 Engage in Watershed Protection and Restoration

3.4 Develop an Open Space Plan

3.10 Facilitate Invasive Species Education and Management

3.11 Implement Green Grounds and Maintenance Program

3.12 Enhance Pollinator Pathways

4. Vibrant and Creative Cultural Ecosystems

4.1 Inventory Tourism and Cultural Assets

5. Dynamic and Resilient Planning

5.1 Integrate Sustainability into Plan of Conservation and Development

5.3 Develop Agriculture-Friendly Practices

5.5 Inventory and Assess Historic Resources

6. Clean and Diverse Transportation Systems and Choices

6.1 Implement Complete Streets

6.4 Support Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment

7. Renewable and Efficient Energy Infrastructure and Operations

7.1 Benchmark and Track Energy Use

7.4 Increase Use of Renewable Energy in Municipal Buildings

8. Inclusive Engagement, Communication and Education

8.1 Hold a Sustainability Event

8.2 Provide Effective Community Communications

8.3 Train Municipal Representatives

9. Strategic Materials Management

9.1 Report Materials Management Data and Reduce Waste

9.3 Recycle Additional Materials

9.4 Reduce and Compost Organic Waste

10. Optimal Health and Wellness Opportunities

10.3 Improve Air Quality in Public Spaces

10.4 Develop and Promote Community Growing Spaces

11. Healthy, Efficient and Diverse Housing

11.1 Implement an Affordable Housing Plan

12. Effective, Compassionate Homelessness Prevention

12.1 Strengthen Municipal Workforce Capacity to Address Homelessness

12.2 Increase Public Awareness and Support for Efforts to End Homelessness

13. Innovative Strategies and Practices

13.1 Implement Your Own Sustainability Action