Sustainability

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How we get there matters. We can all be a part of making Bend a thriving, livable community now and in the future.


WHAT WE'RE DOING AT THE CITY OF BEND

The City integrates best practices for sustainability into its work across departments and in partnership with the community.

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Energy and Climate

The City is working with the community to increase energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel use for cost reduction, health protection, environmental stewardship and economic stability.

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Water

The City provides affordable water, wastewater and stormwater services to customers  while balancing the natural environment and sustaining critical water resources.

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Transportation

The City Transportation System Plan update process is underway to create a well-developed transportation system that enables people to safely and reliably get to their destination.

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Forests (Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project partner)

The City partners with the Deschutes National Forest to provide wildfire safety and protect the forest as important wildlife habitat, an economic engine for our region, a source of clean and abundant water and a world-class recreational playground.


WHAT YOU CAN DO

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Visit Our Community Partners:

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Deschutes Collaborative Forest logo
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