Sustainable Lenawee is a new grassroots organization whose mission is to make our region a greener place to live, work, and play. We’ll do this by educating residents and raising awareness about sustainability issues; facilitating community partnerships and information sharing; influencing public policy by partnering with government; and creating projects and structures that result in positive, la
sting change.
“Sustainability” is an umbrella term for a host of related concepts that seek to minimize the impact of humans on Earth’s resources, including but not limited to reducing reliance on fossil fuels; strengthening local food systems; preventing and remediating environmental degradation; and managing growth responsibly. In a survey taken in January 2015, our followers identified their top priorities as: food (organic, local), water quality, the environment, energy, and waste management. We plan to initiate projects and hold workshops related to these areas in the year ahead. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
—Margaret Mead
