Schools
It is through activities where curriculum meets community and students are shown and show us how sustainable lifestyles and practices can improve their future that true inspiration occurs. Dubuque 2.0 recognizes that young people are crucial to ensuring sustainable sustainability in Dubuque.
As a student, educator, administrator, staff, or parent at any of our local schools, you can...
- Map It, by using and adding to the community Green Asset Map. You can find many resources and amenities throughout the community to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle. Be sure to share your experiences with others by providing feedback and making suggestions.
- Share It, by participating in discussions, seeking/providing advice, and sharing stories about projects or activities you are engaged in.
- Do It, by utilizing the dashboard tools for your home and encouraging your children to use and learn from these tools.
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Let the Sustainability Challenge Begin!
by Shawn Wagner
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WNDC Engages Community in Sustainability
by Angela Petsche
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I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!
by earth911
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Five New Year's Resolutions from GoodGuide
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12/12/2011
They've Done It!
by Shawn Wagner
Loras College is the second business in Dubuque to become Petal Certified.
Through their participation in the Petal Project, a green business certification program, Loras has shown their dedication to sustainability.
The Petal Project...
8/31/2011
RETURN ENGAGEMENT - THE BAG IT MOVIE
by Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF
Ever wonder what a plastic bag has to do with human or environmental health? And why the Dubuque City Council recently adopted recommendations to reduce plastic bag use 90% by 2017? How does a plastic bag relate to sustainability anyway? Here is your chance to explore the issue more in depth.
7/25/2011
Volunteers storm Mississippi beaches
by Telegraph Herald
On sunny Saturday morning, Colleen Iverson, a Wahlert Catholic High School senior, couldn't wait to set foot on a Mississippi River island, about a mile south of Dubuque's Lock and Dam No. 11.
7/13/2011
Dubuque residents now have the opportunity to help improve travel in the city by participating in Dubuques Smarter Travel Pilot Study. By studying how citizens currently travel throughout the city, the Smarter Travel Study seeks to
7/12/2011
Governor's Awards Honor Iowa Environmental Leaders
by Candace Eudaley
East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) will be recognized as one of twenty Iowa organizations to receive Environmental Excellence awards from Gov. Terry E. Branstad Aug. 1 at the Wallace State Office Building. The awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa.
6/22/2011
Travel Smarter, Dubuque!
by Shawn Wagner
Imagine a Dubuque with open parking spots, a place where almost everyone takes the bus and traffic jams are few and far between. The air is cleaner, citizens are happier, and rush hour refers only to 60 minutes of Geddy Lee over your speakers.
Dubuque 2.0 is now offering community members the opportunity to...
5/5/2011
The City of Dubuque has partnered with the Dubuque Jaycees to create a community garden at Veterans Memorial Park. A healthy recreational activity, gardening educates future generations about nutrition, wellness, and the rewards of environmental stewardship. Gardeners are learning horticulture and...
5/4/2011
What If?
by Shawn Wagner
Dubuque 2.0 announces the newest sustainability information resource available to the community...
4/7/2011
Join a Team...Win More Money!
by Shawn Wagner
Businesses, organizations, and groups have a Chance to Win $5,000! Here's how...
3/14/2011
The Dubuque 2.0 ToolKit
by Shawn Wagner
This new Toolkit contains a variety of useful information and tools, such as the Dubuque 2.0 Journal. Inside the pages of our journal, you'll find...
