Burnsville Recognized As 'Minnesota GreenStep City'

BURNSVILLE, MN — The city of Burnsville was once again recognized as a Minnesota GreenStep City, receiving a "Step 5" award in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program at the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference June 15.

"This recognition shows community members and other cities across Minnesota that the city of Burnsville is taking great steps in the direction of energy and resource conservation and innovation," said Sue Bast, Burnsville Environmental Specialist, in a statement.

Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a challenge, assistance, and recognition program. As one of 113 participating cities and tribal nations, the city of Burnsville is helping to lead the way in sustainability across the state of Minnesota.

The city has worked to implement best practices in order to fulfill sustainability goals. Actions that are taken within the program focus on cost savings, energy use reduction, resource conservation and the encouragement of civic innovation, according to a news release.

"This award is a great achievement for Burnsville," said Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz. "By being part of the program, Burnsville and our peers are helping to make Minnesota more resilient for the future while also helping our cities thrive economically."

About GreenStep Cities: Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals. This free, continuous improvement program is based upon 29 best practices that are tailored to Minnesota cities and focus on cost savings, energy use reduction, and encouraging civic innovation.

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