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Sustainable Eden Prairie
Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys.
Building upon the success of the 20-40-15 initiative, the City is leading by example and providing a foundation for residents and businesses to carry out sustainable practices in four areas — energy, landscape, waste and water.
- 07/18/2018
Eden Prairie Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program helps cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals.
- 06/27/2018
Smart Ways to Prevent Overwatering Your Lawn
Most people water significantly more than they need to maintain a green lawn.
- 05/11/2018
Help Manage EAB in Eden Prairie
Citywide group discount to treat healthy ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer through Rainbow Treecare available.
- 11/15/2017
City Presents Sustainable Eden Prairie Awards
The Sustainable Eden Prairie Award recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to the overall vitality and sustainability of the community.
- 10/05/2017
City Plants Community Orchards to Help Families in Need
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, nearly 30 donated fruit trees were planted in two of Eden Prairie's parks.
- 09/15/2017
True Cost of Water Softeners
Do Eden Prairie residents need a water softener in their homes?
- 08/29/2017
Water Reuse Project
The City is working to incorporate a water harvesting and reuse system at Fire Station 2.
- 07/24/2017
Become a Master Water Steward
Master Water Stewards program accepting applications through Sept. 30.
- 07/11/2017
City Achieves GreenStep Cities Step 5 Award
Eden Prairie awarded Minnesota GreenStep Cities “Step 5” award.
- 06/23/2017
City Recognized for Worksite Wellness
The Wellness by Design Platinum +Green award recognizes employers with successful health promotion and environmental efforts.
- 06/14/2017
Mayor Tyra-Lukens Joins Climate Mayors
As part of Eden Prairie’s ongoing sustainability efforts, Mayor Tyra-Lukens has joined the Climate Mayors.
- 05/23/2017
Emerald Ash Borer in Eden Prairie
Recently, the MDA released information about two verified cases of EAB infestation east of Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie.
- 04/12/2017
Volunteers Needed to Monitor Wetlands
Hennepin County is seeking volunteers to monitor wetlands as part of its Wetland Health Evaluation Program.
- 04/05/2017
Sustainable Eden Prairie
Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys.
- 11/02/2016
City Presents Spirit of Eden Prairie Awards
The 2016 Spirit of Eden Prairie Awards were presented at the Nov. 1 City Council meeting.
- 09/16/2016
Eden Prairie is Pollinator Friendly
The Pollinator Friendly Alliance presented the City of Eden Prairie with its 2016 Pollinator Friendly Community award.
- 12/03/2015
City Presents Spirit of Eden Prairie Awards
The first-ever "Spirit of Eden Prairie Awards" were presented at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting.
- 09/19/2014
City's Energy-Efficiency Goals Nearly Met
The City’s facilities are now 18 percent more energy efficient and a 36-percent increase in fuel efficiency has been achieved for the vehicle fleet due to the 20-40-15 initiative.
- 08/21/2014
Eden Gardens Slated to be State’s First-Ever Green Neighborhood
On an 8-acre site just southwest of the intersection at Scenic Heights Road and Eden Prairie Road, plans are moving forward to develop Eden Gardens, a first-of-its-kind environmentally friendly neighborhood in Minnesota.
- 06/24/2014
Eden Prairie Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The City of Eden Prairie has been recognized for becoming a Step 3 City as part of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program.
- 06/19/2014
City Working to Develop Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
The City is working with Hennepin County to develop a new Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
- 02/11/2014
Help Protect Water Quality
- 01/28/2014
Staring Lake Improvement Project
Construction of a new technology to treat stormwater will start in late January 2014. Educational signs will be installed this summer to showcase how the project works.
- 08/21/2013
Green Up Your School Year
Going back to school is an exciting time because everything’s new – teachers, fellow students, school supplies. However, National Geographic Kids encourages children and parents to “go green” this school year by reusing last year’s school supplies and considering the following suggestions
- 05/13/2013
Water Conservation Tips
- 05/13/2013
Turtle Crossing!
- 04/24/2013
Water Quality Improvement Cost-Share Program
- 04/12/2013
Adopt-A-Street Program Participants
The City of Eden Prairie would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the participants in the City’s Adopt-A-Street program over the past year
- 01/30/2013
Before the Storm: Preparing for Winter
- 05/03/2012
Eden Prairie Wins Water Conservation Challenge
It’s official! Today the Wyland Foundation announced the winning cities of the “Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation” on the mywaterpledge.com website, and Eden Prairie won the Midwest region versus other cities in the 30,001–100,000 population category