Minnesota GreenStep Cities

The City of White Bear Lake joined the GreenStep Cities Program in 2011. The program is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals.  White Bear Lake is currently recognized as a Step Four City, and is working towards Step Five.  The program is based upon 29 best practices in five categories:

1) Buildings and Lighting

2) Land Use

3) Transportation

4) Environmental Management

5) Economic and Community Development