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State of Our Environment Report

Visit the State of Our Environment Report on our environmental goals and indicators.

The following are highlights of current environment initiatives at the City of Ann Arbor.

ICMA Ann Arbor Quality of Life Video - Google Video

America's 50 Greenest Cities - Popular Science

Energy

• Farmers Market Solar - 10 kW photovoltaic system to be installed 2008
• Green Energy Challenge to increase city-wide renewable energy use (ongoing)
• 5,000 Solar Roofs Initiative (ongoing)
• Washtenaw County Wind Project (ongoing)
• LED Street Lighting Pilot (ongoing)
• Biodiesel Plant Feasibility Study (completed)
• ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection (ongoing)
• Green Energy Map (ongoing)
• Biodigester Feasibility Study (completed)
• Clean Energy Coalition Home Makeover Contest That Makes $ense (completed)

Water

• Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens (2007)
• Phosphorus-free Fertilizer Ordinance (2007)
• Huron River and Impoundment Management Committee (2007)
• Huron River aquatic vegetation study (2007)
• Flood Mitigation Plan (2007)
• Water Treatment Facilities and Water Resources Master Plan (2006)
• Footing Drain Disconnect Program (ongoing)
• Stormwater Rates Study (ongoing)
• Stormwater GIS and Hydraulic Modeling (ongoing)

Transportation

• Non-motorized Transportation Plan (2007)
• Ann Arbor to Detroit Rapid Transit Study with SEMCOG (ongoing)
• Updating Comprehensive Transportation Plan (ongoing)
• Model for Mobility -  regional alternative transportation vision (ongoing)
• A2D2: Comprehensive Parking Study (ongoing)

Recycling, Reuse, and Solid Waste

• Recycle Right Video - Google Video
• New Transfer Station (2007)
• Expanded Compost Processing Facility (2007)
• Expanded recycling services to City businesses (2007)
• Record-breaking home toxics and e-waste collection event in October 2006
• Compost Pilot Program Information (ongoing)

Land Use and Development

• A2D2: Ann Arbor Discovers Downtown development recommendations (ongoing)
• Northeast Area Plan - Named Best Master Plan in 2006
• Detention Pond Survey (ongoing)
• Green Belt Strategic Plan and Advisory Committee (ongoing)
• Tree Replanting following Emerald Ash Borer (ongoing)
• Three approved Brownfield cleanup projects (ongoing)

Parks and Recreation

• Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan approved (2006)
• New raptor home at the Leslie Science Center (2006)
• Adopt-a-Park program established (2006)
• Frog, salamander and toad survey (ongoing)

Coming Soon

• Green Fair – June 13, 2008
• 2007 State of Our Environment Report
• Anti-Idling Vehicle Ordinance
• Lighting ordinances to reduce energy
• Improved Material Recovery Facility