"Environmental sustainability and stewardship" is one of City Council's four Strategic Priorities. The Priority includes four goals:
1. Integrate sustainability practices into municipal operations and infrastructure investments.
2. Enhance public knowledge and use of natural resources and sustainability best practices.
3. Lead investment in and expansion of natural resources.
4. Protect historic and natural spaces.
Mendota Heights became a Green Step City in 2021, which further affirmed the importance of sustainability in the community. The City's sustainability work is categorized into three topics: energy, waste, and nature.
Efforts to source energy from renewables and reduce usage.
Practices like recycling, composting, and reducing waste when we can.
Preservation and enhancement of the City's natural resources.