SUSTAINABLE JERSEY ™ is a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term.
This searchable database, created by the National Association of Counties, compiles green tools, practices, strategies, and projects for improving sustainability in communities and counties.
Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) creates prosperous, vibrant communities and conserves natural and working landscapes in Washington’s central Cascades and Olympic regions.
Working with local and national organizations as well as individuals, the Vermont Natural Resource Council works to protect and restore the natural lands and habitats throughout the state.
This Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guide provides tools and case studies to help communities inspire local pride and economic success through celebration of their local character.
The Center for Sustainable Economy’s Ecological Footprint quiz measures the amount of land required to support one person’s consumption of resources. This educational tool illustrates that everything we do has an impact on land around the world.
Concerned by limited amount of parks and open space in many cities across the U.S., the Trust for Public Land founded their Parks for People program to ensure that all citizens, especially children, have access to outdoor space.
An educational program, working farm, and National Historic Landmark, Shelburne Farms aims to build a lasting conservation ethic by linking people to the food and land that sustain our existence.
Like all cities, Columbus, OH, needs to reduce waste of resources and improve air and water quality. In 2005, Columbus launched GetGreen Columbus, a multifaceted initiative to coordinate sustainability efforts throughout the city.