Our Mission

The environmental and economic consequences of climate change compel us, as Winona's largest public and private institutions, to commit to reducing greenhouse emissions through the promotion of energy conservation, low carbon energy technologies and pollution-prevention strategies. Recognizing the linkages between climate change, energy security, environmental health and robust economic growth, we are partnering as Sustain Winona to share experiences, fund solutions, and educate our communities on the need for aggressive action to address climate change.

A Community Sustainability Collaboration

Sustainability depends on developing methods, systems and materials that will not deplete resources or harm natural cycles. Living a sustainable life means making choices, individually and institutionally, personally and publicly. As citizens we need to convince our government officials - local, state and national - of the importance of achieving a balance that is sustainable.

Sustainablity, by its very nature, requires collaboration.

In the spirit of collaboration, Winona’s largest public and private institutions - Winona State University, the City of Winona, the County of Winona, Winona Area Public Schools, Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical, Cotter High School and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - have all committed to partnering together to “walk the talk” in implementing sustainable environmental practices.