Sustainability Commission 7-16-2026

The City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission held a meeting on July 16, 2026, focusing primarily on sustainability initiatives and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions included the consideration of a food forest harvesting ordinance, which the commission voted to recommend to the parks committee as drafted, despite concerns about liability clauses and vague language. Additionally, the commission discussed potential collaboration with the nonprofit Rooted In to apply for federal grants through the National Household Waste Prevention Project, with city staff agreeing to explore the feasibility and requirements of such grant applications. Updates were also provided on climate resilience efforts, including a regional flood warning system project involving multiple municipalities and cost-sharing agreements, though no direct contracting decisions were made at this meeting. The commission approved all workgroup updates and adjourned with plans to continue these initiatives in future meetings.