Stories
PROFILE: Brennan Bouma, Sustainability Coordinator, Orange Co., NC
I support all of the County’s work on Energy Management, Climate Change mitigation and resilience, greening the fleet, and ADA accessibility.
Read MoreInterweaving Equity into a Sustainable South
SSDN members understand that groups that have been marginalized by economic systems or racial biases are more likely to find themselves disproportionately affected by climate change, energy costs, and other environmental threats.
Read MorePROFILE: Megan Houston, Resilience Director, Palm Beach Co., FL
I recently became Orange County’s Sustainability Programs Manager after working as a contractor with the county for more than three years.
Read MoreDuck Hill, MS, is on the Rise
Inland small towns and rural areas are feeling the very real effects of stronger storms and intense rainfall. This includes the tiny town of Duck Hill, Mississippi, with a population of roughly 1,300.
Read MoreAdapting Climate Approaches in a Changing Charleston, South Carolina, Neighborhood
In a city like Charleston with deep cultural roots and more historic buildings than you can count, the effects of growth on neighborhood preservation and the growing impacts of climate change demand a new approach that can address both issues simultaneously.
Read MoreSavannah’s Homegrown Green Infrastructure
With several public and private partners, Savannah’s Office of Sustainability is creating a new way to replenish trees and revive hope for some of the city’s marginalized neighborhoods.
Read MorePROFILE: Jeff Vredenburg, Sustainability Program Educator, Sarasota, FL
In this position Jeff is able to engage public and private sectors on issues such as recycling and litter, climate change, resilience, ecological conservation and sustainability.
Read MoreReducing Peak Energy Demand in Buncombe County, NC
Peak demand in the county during the colder months has more than doubled in the past several decades as the population has grown, and many of those energy users are low-income families that struggle with the cost of heating.
Read MorePROFILE: Faith Mullins, Sustainability Educator, Little Rock, AR
Faith educates the community on recycling and stormwater best practices through presentations, tours, and media communication.
Read MorePROFILE: Elsi Rose, Sustainability Director, Miramar, FL
Elsi has been a member of SSDN since March of 2017.
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