Join the leading sustainability community in the South.
The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network is a member-driven network connecting local government professionals throughout the southeastern United States to accelerate and scale the use of sustainability best practices in the region. SSDN members are regional leaders who influence practices, policies, and programs at the municipal, county, and state levels.
Contact
Gabriela Sanchez Barrocas
Benefits
Attend SSDN's Annual Meeting, a face-to-face gathering where network members come together to share ideas, collaborate, and develop relationships; apply for collaborative grants; participate in the Steering Committee and other SSDN committees; learn peer learning workgroups, state-level conversations, and collaborative projects; access SSDN newsletters, webinars, and other communications; and more!
2025 Membership Dues
Membership is based on the calendar year (January – December). Participation in SSDN is government-wide and dues are a one-time annual cost, not determined by individual cost.
For more information about membership and dues, please contact Director of Operations and Member Services Casi (kc) Callaway at casi@southeastsdn.org.
Members' 2025 dues cover participation in SSDN’s virtual activities for an unlimited number of staff/participants.
POPULATION UNDER 49,999
$395
POPULATION BETWEEN 150,000 – 499,999
$1000
POPULATION BETWEEN 50,000 – 149,999
$700
POPULATION 500,000+
$1325
Frequently Asked Questions
“Through SSDN, the City of Charlotte has been able to discuss overcoming obstacles to combat climate change with similar cities in population, area, and culture. We have utilized the group to build our expertise on different subjects and gain City support on initiatives that have been completed in other SSDN communities.”
— Erika Ruane, Former Sustainability Coordinator, City of Charlotte, North Carolina
"SSDN is an amazing resource for municipal sustainability professionals in the Southeastern US. SSDN provides beginning and experienced sustainability directors with access to collaborative learning opportunities, best practices in urban sustainability, and grant funding for city/county sustainability projects."
— Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability Director, City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
“Through SSDN I was able to make personal connections with peers within our region. These connections are so important — whenever I need help, I am one email, one phone call away from my peers who are always so tremendously helpful. I love the SSDN annual meeting, where I meet with my counterparts from other cities/counties/states and learn more about their work, their challenges, and most importantly, identify opportunities where we can work together.”
— Flavia Tonioli, Former Sustainability Manager, City of Miami Beach, Florida
"I could not have higher accolades for SSDN and how much it has helped a small southern community like Montevallo."
— Olivia Barone, Former Sustainability Coordinator, City of Montevallo, Alabama
