The home for the city and county of La Crosse's sustainability efforts. Recent accomplishments include the installation of a solar water heater project at the La Crosse Law Enforcement Center and the Black River Beach Community Center project which features geothermal heating, a solar water heater and natural lighting.
Coulee Partners for Sustainability
A non-profit formed in 2007 by a group of La Crosse area residents who are interested in promoting lifestyles that are environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially just. They support the proposition that society must meet its current needs, but that it must not diminish the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Created in January of 2009, this joint city and county committee regularly reviews the implementation of the City and County of La Crosse Strategic Plan for Sustainability. The Commission also contributes to the education, expansion, enhancement and public awareness of the Sustainability Plan.
A regional, non-profit land trust, the Mississippi Valley Conservency has permanently conserved more than 11,700 acres of blufflands, prairies, wetlands, and streams in southwestern Wisconsin since its founding in 1997. This organization's work helps ensure that the La Crosse area remains verdent for generations to come.
Conveniently located in central La Crosse, Myrick Hixon EcoPark is a non-profit organization whose vision is to achieve respect for nature and to protect the environment for future generations. Their mission is to create a unique destination with dynamic educational programming, interactive displays, and ecosystem exhibits that will advance the appreciation and conservation of natural resources.
This alternative transportation advocacy group was created in in the summer of 2009. It strives towards a more wholistic approach to transportation, stating that bicycling economically benefits communities and positively impacts the health of people.
An urban agricultural center where community members from all walks of life work together to grow nutritious, local and sustainable food. The Greenhouse provides the skills and tools for all community members to plant, grow, prepare, and preserve their own organic food. The Greenhouse also helps La Crosse residents create their own community and personal gardens.