About the Project

Pueblo County defines sustainability as " The responsible management of Pueblo County’s social, economic, and environmental resources which are mutually dependent for maintaining a healthy and vibrant community."  

Pueblo County is in the process of developing a county-wide Strategic Sustainability Plan (STRATEGY). The plan will build upon current sustainability strategies already occurring within the County operations and community while focusing on related issues such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, built environment and land use, waste and materials diversion, economic development, water, transportation, public health and the natural environment. It will be comprised of goals, measures and actions that, when implemented, will enable the County to increase its efficiencies throughout County operations while providing outreach to the community at large. Over the next few months, there will be numerous opportunities to participate in the planning process and to let the County know how it should best address these issues while improving sustainability across the community. Please visit this website often for project updates and event announcements.

Mission

To promote and implement sustainability policy and management systems including energy efficiency, use of renewable resources and conservation practices while fostering entrepreneurialism and economic development in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Funding

The State of Colorado State Energy Program (SEP) on behalf of the Governor’s Energy Office is funding this project through a Community Energy Coordinator (CEC) grant. This grant was awarded to the County in 2009, and set funds are available through the summer of 2012, following completion of the plan.

Contact the Pueblo County Public Works and Engineering office for more details and information.

Did you know about sustainability initiatives already in the community?

As of April 2012, through the construction of the new Pueblo County Judicial Building over 700 tons of waste material has been recycled, with deliveries to a local recycle facility and 100% of this construction waste has been recycled. 

Contact the Pueblo County Public Works and Engineering office share a sustainability initiative with us.

Past Presentations and Meeting Minutes

• Presentation from August 11, 2011
• Presentation from September 13, 2011
• Meeting minutes from September 13, 2011
• Presentation from Advisory Committee Meeting November 28, 2011

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