Sustainability
The City of Hopkins is dedicated to improving the overall sustainability and resilience of the community. Learn more about the ways that Hopkins is working to be responsible stewards of the environment.
Sustainability Update
Each year in April and October, City staff presents an update on sustainability initiatives and accomplishments to the City Council.
At the October 4 council meeting, Management Analyst PeggySue Imihy Bean provided an introduction to Hopkins’ new GreenCorps Member, gave an update on continued initiatives around sustainability, and introduced potential 2023 initiative and funding programs.
View the full Sustainability Update Memorandum (PDF) from the October 4 council meeting.
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City Initiatives
Learn about the City of Hopkins' sustainability initiatives.
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Climate Resiliency
The City is engaging residents, property owners, and others to gain a better understanding of what concerns people have and how they would like to address extreme heat events.
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GreenStep Cities
The City of Hopkins has achieved Step 3 in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program.
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Native Landscaping Demonstration Garden
The City of Hopkins, with grant funding from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, has created a demonstration garden in Valley Park to show the environmental benefits of pollinator-friendly native landscaping.
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Sustainability Resources for Residents, Businesses
Find sustainability-related resources for residents and businesses.