Supporting Environmentally & Socially Sustainable Communities
UW-Stout’s Center for Sustainable Communities supports environmentally and socially sustainable communities through applied research, consultancy, and continuing education. Sustainable communities include:
- A healthy environment that sustains livelihoods, provides quality of life for residents, and attracts visitors.
- A thriving local economy that provides opportunities for all, including in the agricultural and tourism sectors.
- An engaged community that can come together to address existing and emerging problems
Center for Sustainable Communities Areas of Focus
- Providing solutions around sustainability practices to combat environmental degradation and support the protection of freshwater resources.
- Creating economic vitality through the support of small and medium sized businesses with an emphasis on agri-businesses and tourism.
- Providing resources and support to foster community development through civic engagement and community leadership.
Center for Sustainable Communities Services
- Economic Impact Analyses
- Environmental Impact Analyses
- Program Evaluation for Social Services, Community Agencies, or Local Governments
- Marketing and design services for agri-businesses, small businesses, and tourism
- Community Planning assistance
- GIS Analysis
- Grant Writing and Planning
- Community Needs Assessment
- Survey Design and Analysis
- Focus Group or Visioning Session Facilitation
- Non-profit management training
- Non-profit board support
- Policy Analysis
- Water Quality Monitoring and Rehabilitation Planning (link to CLRR)
- Protocol Development for Citizen Science projects
- Conflict Resolution and other Team Building Training
