City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN
55317
952-227-1100
Fax: 952-227-1110
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2009 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
Environmental Excellence Awards are presented by the City of Chanhassen to recognize environmental improvements and stewardship throughout the community. These awards are designed not only to recognize achievement, but also to communicate new ideas and encourage the members of the Chanhassen community to make a difference in their world.
Greg and Colleen Fletcher - Permeable Paver Driveway
Living near Lotus Lake has given Greg and Colleen an appreciation of the importance of water quality. When they decided it was time to replace their driveway, they explored their options and found that the most appealing surface was also environmentally beneficial to the lake they love. The permeable paver surface they chose allows rainwater to infiltrate the ground on site and significantly reduces the amount of runoff going into the storm sewers and lake. Their driveway shows that environmentally friendly home improvement options can serve many needs - aesthetics, property values, and stewardship.
Pictured from left to right are Mayor Tom Furlong, Greg and Colleen Fletcher, and Environmental Commissioner Denny Hansen.
St. Hubert Church and School - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Programs in Church and School
This year, St. Hubert Church and School decided to do things a little differently. Instead of going with the status quo they made environmental changes throughout their buildings. Some of the changes were small, some big, but they all added up to a significant difference in the church and school's environmental impact. They discontinued using Styrofoam cups and now use donated coffee mugs. In the classrooms no paper towels are used and instead rags and natural cleaners are put to work. In hallways and rooms, there is a greater quantity of recycling bins to insure easy access to them. They switched all of the lighting to environmentally-friendly products and only use green cleaning solutions in the buildings. With the success and accomplishments of this year, the school now plans on forming a student 'Green Team' next year as well as composting their organic waste in the cafeteria.
Pictured from left to right are Mayor Tom Furlong, St. Hubert teacher Lane Bendzick with students, and Environmental Commissioner Denny Hansen.
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