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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting: March 14, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 2023 Education & Outreach Calendar AGENDA SECTION:
Old Business
PREPARED BY: Jane Byron, Stormwater Specialist AGENDA NO. 7.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft 2023 Blog Guidelines and Calendar APPROVED BY: BLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Environment and Sustainability Commission (ESC) performs education and outreach activities
throughout the year. As part of planning events for the year, the Commission develops a calendar to help
guide activities. It is a working document that is updated as the year progresses. Some outreach items will
be assigned to specific commissioners or otherwise require commission participation. Previous education
and outreach activities have included blog posts, community environmental events, and special speakers.
At its January Meeting the ESC discussed updating how the blog is formatted and used. Commissioner
Johnson has provided the attached draft Blog Guidelines and Calendar for further discussion.
The ESC typically participates in the following outreach activities during the year:
• Rosemount Home & Business Expo
• Leprechaun Days
• Rosemount Holiday Tree Lighting
Outreach resources available to the City include the following: city website, social media accounts, quarterly
city newsletter, local government cable channel, and more. The City participates in the following joint
outreach and education programs: Metro Watershed Partners (Adopt-a-Drain.org), Dakota SWCD
Landscaping for Clean Water, Rosemount Farmington Hastings Solid Waste Coordination Program, the
Wetland Health Evaluation Program, and more.
SUMMARY
Discuss education and outreach activities the ESC would like to spearhead in 2023.
2023 Conserve and Preserve Blog Calendar 2023
Change strategy to choose one action of the month to replace longform blog posts. Publish
action of the month on the blog and share it on social media.
Updated Guidelines for the Conserve & Preserve Blog
● Choose an action of the month
○ 2-4 sentences with an action residents can take part in
○ Include links to resources and where to go for more information (city,
county, state, etc.)
○ Include images (or ideas for them), as appropriate
● Lead author drafts article and sends to Jane Byron for review
● Jane will route internally for review, as appropriate, and send it to city
Communications Coordinator for city distribution on social media and blog.
Calendar
Month Topic
February Home energy rebates
March Landscaping for clean water
April
May No Mow May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Additional topics
Compost bins and rain barrels
Leave debris for pollinators
Compost
Shop local farms and farmers markets
Buy in bulk
Reusable bags
February Blog Post
February Sustainability Action: Explore Energy Rebates
Now is a great time to make your home or business more energy efficient. Our website offers
guides for homeowners and business owners to improve energy efficiency.
Additional Resources:
Renewable Energy Options
Dakota Electric Rebates
Xcel Energy Tips and Rebates
Federal Tax Credits For Homes and Businesses