Overview

The purpose and responsibility of the Environmental Commission is:

• To address issues that affect the city's natural resources.
• To advocate the benefits and necessity of Chanhassen's natural resources.
• To bring a comprehensive perspective to environmental issues.
• To provide environmental education to the public.
• To provide the residents of Chanhassen with opportunities to improve the quality of their environment.

Meetings

• 6:00 p.m.
• Second Wednesday of every month (no meeting in August)
• Fountain Conference Room - lower level Chanhassen City Hall

Agendas & Minutes

View current and past Environmental Commission agendas and minutes.

Members

• Kaisa Buckholz
• Billy Cripe - Vice Chair
• Leslie Elhadi
• Scott Grefe - Chair
• Sid Lindmark
• Paget Pengelly
• John Stutzman
• Wren Roemer - Youth Commissioner

Events

Environmental Academy

The Environmental Commission hosts a series of free events in the fall to educate the community on environmental issues. New it 2024, the Commission has partnered with Carver County Environmental Services. More information is found here. 

Environmental Trivia Nights

The Environmental Commission hosts trivia nights at Chanhassen Brewing Company. More information on the fun-filled nights is found here. 

Current Issues

Sustainability

• 2017 Chanhassen Sustainability Report
• 2016 Chanhassen Sustainability Report
• 2015 Chanhassen Sustainability Report
• 2014 Chanhassen Sustainability Report
• 2013 Chanhassen Sustainability Report
• 2012 Chanhassen Sustainability Report

In 2018, the City of Chanhassen became a GreenStep City. The city's sustainable practices and actions can be found on the GreenStep website.

Energy Sustainability

Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative offer programs to help you save energy and practice energy sustainability! Check out the offerings below:

Xcel Energy

• Energy Audits
• Rebates
• Energy Assistance Programs
• Green Energy Programs

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative

• Energy Audits
• Rebates
• Energy Assistance Programs
• Green Energy Programs

Urban Forestry

• Emerald Ash Borer
• Recommended Trees
• Arbor Day

Stormwater Management

• Minimizing toxins
• Keeping streets, curbs, gutters, and driveways free of leaves
• Tar-based sealant advisory
• Community Water Quality Hotline: (952) 227-1351

Water Quality

• Natural buffers
• Lakes

Water Conservation

• Pressures on water supplies
• Summer water restrictions
• WaterWise program

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