The City of Fennville values sustainability, both in municipal operations and encouraging Fennville residents and businesses to adopt sustainable practices. The importance of this value is set out in the City's mission statement, which calls for Fennville to be a place where "will grow and prosper through sustainable actions to provide a home for generations."

We're working on transforming the way we think about sustainability and accountability throughout the City. We participate in the Michigan Green Challenges, and last year earned a Silver Designee towards our efforts to planning for sustainability in the future. 

The Fennville City Commission also has formed a sustainability committee, to bring an increased focus on questions of sustainability to our local governmental processes. The committee was heavily involved in the drafting of Fennville's new sustainability plan. 

Fennville's Sustainability Plan, adopted by the City Commission in 2024, outlines how "Residents, stakeholders, and businesses can come together to create a more resilient place to call home." The Sustainability Plan includes six main themes that were developed through dialogue with City officials, staff, and the public as a whole:

- Accessible Transportation
- Support Local Food
- Renewable Utilities
- Waste Management
- Community Engagement
- Parks and Recreation

The Sustainability Plan also links local goals that Fennville has established to the UN's Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). For more information on these goals, visit the UN website.

Thank you to the City's partners at the Outdoor Discovery Center for engaging with the local community in crafting this plan.