Sustainable Solano
Nurturing Initiatives for the Good of the WholeWhat is Sustainable Solano’s mission?
We are a grassroots, countywide movement uniting people through work that aims to serve the future of Solano County, to promote ecologically regenerative, economically and socially just communities in a world that works for everyone. Sustainable Solano has grown out of decades of dedicated community work that started with community gardens and has grown to include an emphasis on creating sustainable, regenerative environments, community capacity building, supporting local food systems and building youth leadership and workforce skills for a better future. We use a nature-inspired approach to all of our work in the community and our very organization, striving towards a democratically managed, authentic and non-hierarchical structure.
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Our Work
Green Infrastructure
Building resilient communities through regenerative landscapes
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
Community Resilience
Connecting people to create engaged communities around climate and environment
Workforce Development
Supporting the green economy and youth leadership
4.7M
Gallons of annual water impact
146
Cooking classes with local food
81
Sustainable gardens installed
18,800+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Green Infrastructure
4.7M
Gallons of annual water impact
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
146
Cooking classes with local food
Community Resilience
Connecting people to create engaged communities around climate and environment
81
Sustainable gardens installed
Workforce Development
18,800+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Resources to Take Action
News and Updates
Buying Local: Community Preferences for Local Food
The Solano Local Food System Alliance hosted an educational forum about what leads consumers to make purchasing decisions around local food. This forum drew on recent research in Solano County on consumer preferences that will inform future marketing around local food.
Building Local Flood Resilience
As a lifelong resident of Vallejo, I have seen the effects of flooding on the city. Flooding has impacted my and other residents’ ability to walk and drive on local roads, commute via highways, and get access to essential health services and public spaces. As part of the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project, I’ve had the opportunity to share flood risk projections with community members in Vallejo. Unsurprisingly, residents expressed similar concerns and highlighted additional infrastructure that is of importance to them and that they want protected from flood risks.
Benicia & Vallejo Food Forest Garden Tour Celebrates Its 10th Year!
Our annual garden tour of Benicia and Vallejo demonstration food forest gardens returns for its 10th year! We’ll have permaculture gardens, community gardens and native plant gardens on this year’s tour.
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