"Green" actions approved by the Bellingham City Council:
Green Government Team (GGT) - The city's Green Government Team is a group of city employees representing each department that meets 6 times a year. Representatives work together to increase staff knowledge and awareness about daily actions and choices they can take to reduce the city's environmental impact, support wider efforts to green the city's practices, and help implement the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program. For more information please contact the Public Works Department.
The Smart Growth Team includes staff from several city work units, who promote a sustainable community with public and private partnerships, through efficient use of land and building resources, protection of the environment, support of the local economy, and fostering social equity. For information on programs or sustainable building practices, contact the Green Team via email: greenteam@cob.org.
The Sustainable Communities Team includes staff from
various city departments who work to encourage sustainable development,
alternative transportation, public facility siting and implementation of the
city's Climate Action Plan. For more information please contact the
Public Works Department.
Summary of Green Team Programs (PDF)
Mayor's 100-day Plan -
Objective 2: Promote Green Bellingham
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KYM FEDALE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR, AT
KFEDALE@COB.ORG OR 778-7970
