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Sustainability in Eagan

In 2022, the City of Eagan launched a sustainability initiative. The initiative will inform and fund efforts toward a sustainable future.

How will we work toward this goal?

Here's the high-level plan:

  • Fund our work toward a sustainable future through a franchise fee
  • Create a strategic plan through a collaborative process
  • Hire a sustainability coordinator to help guide the process

Why the focus on sustainability?

Minnesota's climate is changing and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Temperatures are increasing — especially in winter — and larger, more frequent extreme weather events are occurring. We see it when ice skating season is shorter, when we prepare as much for ice as for snow, and when we need to design stormwater infrastructure to accommodate heavier rainfall.

"There is nothing more essential to our collective health than the air and water around us," Mayor Mike Maguire said in his 2022 State of the City address.

Eagan Impacts

Here are a few of the ways the changing climate already affects life in our community. Our initiative will work to address services, programs, and policies around these issues and more.

Eagan Impacts graphic showing six ways climate change affects our community

Take Action—Sustainable Actions for Residents

Sustainable Eagan Academy

Led by members of the Sustainable Eagan Advisory Committee (SEAC) in collaboration with City staff, our innovative program is designed for people of all backgrounds. This series is community-driven and offers monthly sessions on diverse topics related to environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Eagan Academy

Other Sustainable Actions

Highlighted Programs

All Things Green

Dakota County Residential Organics Drop-Site Program


















How did we get here?

The City already works with residents and businesses to preserve Eagan's natural environment in many ways, including:

  • The Water Resources team and our volunteer programs work to protect and preserve Eagan's 1,200 lakes, streams, and ponds.
  • Eagan's forestry team's efforts along with the 12,000 trees residents who planted on private property help keep our air clean and healthy.
  • Later this year, all City facilities will be powered by wind and solar energy.
  • The City has charging stations for electric vehicles at the Eagan Community Center and City Hall, with future stations planned around the city.