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Grand Marais - Sustainability on the North Shore
Buying local, recycling, developing affordable housing, composting, and environmentally friendly development, are all ideas that are key to sustainability. The community of Grand Marais is working to incorporate these principles into their daily activities and is well on its way to a future that it shapes rather than a future that is shaped for it. more info
Tofte Cabin
Nestled into a clearing on a wooded point jutting into Lake Superior, this existing 1947 summer cabin was remodeled for year round use. The Ecological Survey of this 5.7 acre site describes three distinct ecosystems that been relatively undisturbed. more info

Cities for Climate Protection in Minnesota
Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties are members of the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) campaign.... more info
Greywater Reuse Systems
Water from showers, sinks and washing machines can be reclaimed for reuse - where potable water isn't necessary - in irrigating landscapes and in supplying water for toilets. ... more info
North House Folk School
A beautiful Grand Marais setting for learning traditional folk arts and crafts that augments a person's pursuit of a more sustainable way of living.... more info