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Sustainable Eden Prairie
Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys.
Building upon the success of the 20-40-15 initiative, the City is leading by example and providing a foundation for residents and businesses to carry out sustainable practices in four areas — energy, landscape, waste and water.
Sustainable Eden Prairie News
City Presented With Blazing Star Award
Eden Prairie was recognized for improving fuel efficiency and helping protect the environment by deploying Minnesota's first fully electric patrol vehicle in 2021 in support of the City's Climate Action Plan.
John Anderson from Conservation Minnesota presented Mayor Ron Case with the Blazing Star Award at the Dec. 6 City Council meeting.
The award acknowledges local governments that advance conservation, climate or the environment. Dakota County and the City of St. Cloud are also receiving Blazing Star Awards this month.
Eden Prairie was recognized for improving fuel efficiency and helping protect the environment by deploying Minnesota's first fully electric patrol vehicle in 2021 in support of the City's Climate Action Plan. Since then the City has added three vehicles to its growing electric fleet, with 10 more planned for the future. By switching from a Dodge Charger to a Tesla Model Y, Eden Prairie reduced a single police vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions by 81%, helping to protect the environment and community health.
Learn more about the City's sustainability initiatives at edenprairie.org/SustainableEP.
Conservation Minnesota is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting people and places from the adverse impacts of pollution and climate change while ensuring that everyone who calls Minnesota home has access to the great outdoors and opportunities to enjoy it.