Sustainability 
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental grass roots organization that promotes and inspires sustainable solutions by our local governments, the business community, and Springfield area citizens through education, networking, and collaboration.

Sustainable Springfield

Sustainable Springfield
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental advocacy organization that promotes planning and action by our local governments for a clean and just energy transition as well as environmental justice in access to healthy and safe living.

Sustainable Springfield

7 days ago

Sustainable Springfield
Special City Council Meeting Monday, Aug 4 at 5:15PMIt wasn't in the city's newsletter today, but there is a Special Meeting Monday, Aug 4 at 5:15pm to vote on two ordinances for solar energy. CWLP is proposing a project with a couple of developers for a solar array near the Springfield airport. We will only get 20MW of energy but it's a start.Come show your support for solar energy. If you wish to speak Monday night you have to sign up by close of business on Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sustainable Springfield

7 days ago

Sustainable Springfield
Join us in thanking Senator Durbin for protecting the jewel of Southern Illinois by introducing the Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025!Barbara McKasson, a leader with the Shawnee Group of the Sierra Club says, “Senator Durbin’s proposal will ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these high quality natural areas, and that they will continue to support a rich diversity of wildlife.”Sierra ClubRead the full statement here: docs.google.com/document/d/1DlbDhxGKisEAvvLIZB4EfDrzJpUGOLvBlgmjwxYpG-8/edit?usp=sharing ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you care about the environmental state of our local community here in Springfield? If you are interested in joining a group of like-minded individuals who want to strive to make Springfield more sustainable one step at time, please support us today by becoming a member.

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We are involved in a wide array of community centered events! Join us for round table discussions, tree plantings, sustainability awards, and much more.