For years I have been an advocate for the People of Rochester and our Environment. Today, I am honored to[…]
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RPU 2019 Accomplishments
2019 was a transformative year for Rochester Public Utilities, particularly on the Electric side. The future of energy in the[…]
Read moreLawn to Legumes Program
James Rentz, one of our elected Soil & Water commissioners recently shared information about a “Lawn to Legumes” program. I[…]
Read moreComprehensive Plan (Section 2 of 3)
Section 2 (of 3) of the comprehensive plan is now available. I spent a good portion of the weekend reading[…]
Read morePublic Works Herbicide Use Policy
Here is our Public Works Department draft 2017 Herbicide use policy. If you have any feedback please leave it in[…]
Read moreMore improvements coming to Cascade Creek!
We continue to fix the ills of generations past and heal our watershed. Congratulations! Your application titled Wetland-Prairie Restoration on[…]
Read moreThe case for a Sustainability Coordinator
Edit: Fixed Link This is certainly in my list of positions to support in 2017. Our EDF Fellow Matus Muron presents[…]
Read moreRochester Energy Action Plan
The Rochester City Council will consider this piece of work on Monday. Thanks to all the people that poured a[…]
Read moreRochester Buses Commit to Clean Air with Biodiesel
More good news for people that breath! Renewable-Based Fuel is Cleaner, Costs Less Than Traditional Diesel ROCHESTER, MINN. – June[…]
Read morePesticide free parks in Rochester
I like this pilot program, hope to see more! Parks Policy
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