Mayor's Advisory Council on Environmental Stewardship
The Mayor's Advisory Council on Environmental Stewardship (MACES) is to improve the quality of life within Huntington through environmental stewardship by:
- Identifying, developing and researching potential environmental stewardship initiatives.
- Engaging, educating and connecting the community in environmental stewardship.
- Informally advising the city on environmental issues and assessing potential risk areas and areas where environmental stewardship could provide or support solutions.
News:
- Image Gallery: Arboretum Grand Opening
- Arboretum Dedication Set for April 29
- Help Keep Spotted Lanternfly from Spreading
Tree Canopy:
Evergreen Park Arboretum:
- Arboretum Tree Map
- News: 80+ Volunteers Help Plant Arboretum
- News: Plans Moving Forward with IDNR Grant Funding
Stewardship & Resiliency in Huntington:
In partnership with Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute, the City of Huntington completed greenhouse gas inventory reports in 2021. A Sustainability & Resilience Action Plan will be developed in Summer 2022.
Waste Reduction & Recycling:
- Basics of the residential recycling program - Republic Services
- Huntington County residential recycling drop off sites - Huntington County Solid Waste Management
- Recycle Indiana - additional state-level recycling information
- National Recycling Coalition’s Resource Center and Library
- Recycling Market Development Grant - for Indiana-based public/private organizations
Environmental Education:
- Indiana Climate Impacts - Purdue Climate Change Research Center
- Indiana Climate Education K–12 - Purdue Climate Change Research Center
- Building Indiana Resiliency Fact Sheet - Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute
- Additional Educational Resources - Purdue Climate Change Research Center
Natural Resource Conservation:
- Invasive Plants in Indiana - Indiana Department of Natural Resources
- Landscaping with Indiana Native Plants - Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society
- Tree Planting Guide - Purdue Extension
- Rainscaping Education Program - Purdue Extension
- Climate impacts on wildlife and habitat - USDA Forest Service
Energy Resilience and Conservation:
- Indiana Weatherization Assistance Program - Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
- Rebates and Weatherization Incentives - Vectren
- Lower My Energy Bill Toolkit - Duke Energy
- Preparing for Weather Emergencies - Federal Trade Commission
Green Economy:
- What is the Circular Economy? - MacArthur Foundation
- Transitioning to a Circular Economy - REMADE Institute
- Circular Economy: Real-Life Examples - MacArthur Foundation
- More Circular Economy Examples - MacArthur Foundation
- From Single Use to Reuse - American Chemistry Council
- Eco-leaders Training on Circular Economy - Eco-cycle
Contact Us
Kevin Krauskopf,
Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
- Phone: (260) 356-1400 x 2026
- Staff Directory
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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