environmental sustainability

Green Government Database

This searchable database, created by the National Association of Counties, compiles green tools, practices, strategies, and projects for improving sustainability in communities and counties.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
implementation

Forterra

Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) creates prosperous, vibrant communities and conserves natural and working landscapes in Washington’s central Cascades and Olympic regions.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
conservation and natural resources,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
public participation & outreach,
values-based planning,
visioning

Vermont Natural Resources Council

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.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
values-based planning,
visioning

Ecological Footprint

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.

Content type:
tools
Tool Type:
Activity
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
environmental sustainability,
facilitation & dialogue

Parks for People

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.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
diversity,
environmental sustainability,
implementation,
public participation & outreach,
youth

Shelburne Farms

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.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Educational or Research Institute
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
environmental sustainability,
facilitation & dialogue,
public participation & outreach,
youth

Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Kids

The Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Kids project educates students on the relationship between the” health” of a neighborhood and personal well-being and engages youth in community planning and revitalization projects.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
transportation,
values-based planning,
youth

GetGreen Columbus

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.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
economic development,
environmental sustainability,
government,
public participation & outreach,
transportation

Downtown Colorado, Inc.

Downtown Colorado, Inc. is a nonprofit member organization that provides assistance to downtowns, commercial districts and town centers in Colorado in an effort to build better communities.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
decision-making,
economic development,
environmental sustainability,
facilitation & dialogue,
implementation,
public participation & outreach

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

ICLEI is an international membership association of local governments working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable communities. ICLEI USA is based in Boston with regional support staff located in 7 cities around the U.S.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
indicators & monitoring