This page compiles completed projects, strategic plans, research papers, and proposed policies into a searchable database of local sustainability resources. Have something to add? Use the Submit Project form to submit a new Resource. Want to start something new? Check here first to see what’s already been done.
A community-wide survey was conducted to gauge the interest in various next steps for the City of Northfield to achieve their organic waste reduction goals set forth in the City of Northfield’s adopted 2019 Climate Action Plan.
Monday, June 1, 2020
- Friday, November 6, 2020
This paper was written by Carleton student Erin Dyke for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for increasing affordable sustainable housing in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Anna Hori for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for increasing affordable sustainable housing in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Sam Goity for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for increasing affordable sustainable housing in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Anderson Murphy for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for reforming parking policy in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Libby Nachreiner for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for reforming parking policy in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Irene Stoutland for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for improving waste management in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Riley Pohlman for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for improving waste management in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Allison Palmbach for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for developing a policy to control invasive plants in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Reed Ebbinghaus for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for developing a policy to control invasive plants in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Zak Sather for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for developing a policy to control invasive plants in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This paper was written by Carleton student Sarah Shapiro for Kim Smith’s 2021 Environmental Law & Policy seminar. It lays out a 20-year plan for developing a policy to control invasive plants in Northfield.
Monday, January 4, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
A draft policy resolution urging the City of Northfield to amend the Dark Sky ordinance.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Policy recommendations for eliminating single-use plastics in Northfield.
Suggestions for enhancing carbon sequestration in home gardens
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
- Friday, May 15, 2020
Slides on how church communities can enhance carbon sequestration through landscaping.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
- Friday, May 15, 2020
List of native plants recommended for Northfield gardeners
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
- Friday, May 15, 2020
Study of local land use change and bird populations
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Senior Project on Local Farmers’ Attitudes to Land Conservation
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper on effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Paper addressing effects of light pollution
Friday, February 1, 2019
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
A study of how local craft breweries foster an ethic of sustainability through community building and development of place-based identity.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
- Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Short video explaining the issue of light pollution as it affects Northfield.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
- Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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