Best Sas Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 35: Special Mother's Day Podcast on Raising Kids and Saving the Planet 1:07:23

27d ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Being a working mom in the climate space just hits different. Sure, there are the same pressures that all women who juggle raising kids and a job face and that have been well documented. But it’s next-level when your job entails fighting for solutions to the climate crisis and pushing for choices to ensure your kids actually have healthy communitie…

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Episode 34: The Subtle, Critical and Undervalued Art of Meeting Facilitation (Trust's Dallase Scott) 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

33:16

If you’re in local government, you’re going to be facilitating meetings, from smaller stakeholder sessions to big community events. This week, Kim sits down with Dallase Scott — expert in facilitation, organizational design, and change management — to discuss why facilitation is such an undervalued skillset and how to run more effective and inclusi…

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Episode 33: A Local Climate Action Pioneer's Reflections(John Bolduc, Cambridge, MA) 51:38

3y ago51:38

51:38

An icon and pioneer in local government climate action planning, Cambridge MA's John Bolduc is winding down at the City and reflecting with Kim on his decades on the cutting edge of climate solutions.By Kim Lundgren

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Episode 32: Community Equity Partners for Climate Action (Imhotep Adisa of The Kheprw Institute) 40:31

4y ago40:31

40:31

We talk with Imhotep Adisa of The Kheprw Institute in Indianapolis about the critical work that community-based organizations like his do -- and the importance of their partnership for truly equitable community engagement in climate action and sustainability plans. Kheprw was a key partner for KLA as we helped develop the Thrive Indianapolis sustai…

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Episode 31: Devens Eco-Efficiency Center Puts Emphasis on Reuse (Dona Neely of Devens, MA) 28:35

5y ago28:35

28:35

If your community has (or needs) waste reduction or Zero Waste goals, listen up as we talk with the head of the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center in MA. They bring the adage “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure" to life with The Great Exchange, which keeps about 50 tons of material out of the landfill every year while supporting local busine…

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Episode 30: Tap the Power of Stories for Community Engagement (Rowena Alegria, City of Denver) 45:40

5+ y ago45:40

45:40

Could the age old art of storytelling be the key to effective, equitable community engagement? Denver's Chief Storyteller Rowena Alegria talks with Kim about their approach to capturing and sharing stories and how it can open up meaningful two-way conversations between the local government and community members.…

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Episode 29: African American Youth Outreach in Charlottesville (Daniel Fairley) 42:50

5+ y ago42:50

42:50

Equity is a nut many cities are trying to crack, often creating new staff positions to get to the root of the problem. That includes Charlottesville, Virginia’s Youth Opportunity Coordinator, charged with outreach primarily to young African American men, who joined us for a recent episode of our Sustainability Action Series podcast.…

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Episode 28: Joint Climate Action Planning (Troy Moon, Portland ME + Julie Rosenbach, South Portland) 29:40

6y ago29:40

29:40

The cities of Portland and South Portland, ME, are breaking the mold with a joint climate action and adaptation plan. Kim talks with Troy Moon, Porltand's Sustainability Coordinator, and Julie Rosenbach, South Portland's Sustainability Director, about how the One Climate Future initiative came to be, the mechanics of the partnership and where they …

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Episode 27: GHG Accounting and Analysis (Mike Steinhoff, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability) 42:34

6y ago42:34

42:34

"You can't manage what you don't measure." We've all heard that before. Kim dives into that with ICLEI-USA's Program Manager for Tools & Innovation. We talk greenhouse gas emissions inventories, how our measurement and analysis tools have evolved, and opportunities now and in the future for them to be a springboard for meaningful climate action.…

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Episode 26: Resilience Hubs (Kristin Baja, Urban Sustainability Directors Network) 34:23

7y ago34:23

34:23

"Resilience Hubs" have emerged as an effective way to strengthen resilience in an equitable manner and enhance community development. They serve as important neighborhood center before, during and after natural disasters. Kristin talks with us about the concept, value and logistics of resilience hubs.…

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Episode 25: Recycling Takes Center Stage (Selene Castillo, Austin Resource Recovery) 33:17

7y ago33:17

33:17

Our recycling and overall waste disposal habits are in the headlines with China's new ban on importing many recyclables and the campaigns against plastic straws. We chat with Selene Castillo of Austin Resource Recovery down in Texas about their pursuit of Zero Waste and ways they are working to educate and engage residents, businesses and students.…

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Episode 24: The State of Climate Adaptation in the US (Joyce Coffee, Climate Resilience Consulting) 45:19

7y ago45:19

45:19

The Kresge Foundation's new report on the state of climate adaptation in the US, "Rising to the Challenge Together," breaks down some of what's working along with some specific recommendations. Joyce co-authored the report and walks us through their research process, findings and her observations.By Kim Lundgren

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Episode 23: Open Data and Cities (Alex Dodds, Sunlight Foundation) 31:21

7y ago31:21

31:21

Local governments and community groups are abuzz about the potential of open data policies to make government more transparent, accountable and efficient. We talk with the Sunlight Foundation's Open Cities Storyteller about trends in open data, how it can more communities more effective and equitable, their Tactical Data Engagement approach and the…

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Episode 22: Branding for City Initiatives (Robin Samora) 25:04

7y ago25:04

25:04

We talk some branding and outreach basics with marketing guru Robin Samora. When a city embarks on a planning process or new initiative, there is often the need for new logo and campaign brand -- but not necessarily the resources to develop them with outside, professional help. Robin shares some tips to get you started.…

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Episode 21: Participatory Budgeting (Jennifer Godzeno, Participatory Budgeting Project) 41:00

7y ago41:00

41:00

Local governments have goals and mandates that include community engagement and transparency, especially in the budgeting process. Participatory Budgeting is gaining momentum in the US as an effective tool through which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It has been lauded as a way of creating a bottom-up conversation th…

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Episode 20 (Part 2): Orlando's Smart Cities Approach (Chris Castro) 31:34

7+ y ago31:34

31:34

We all want "smart cities," but how do we get there? Orlando's Sustainability Director Chris Castro is a leader in this field, and he talks about what he sees as the "nexus between sustainability and technology." He shares examples of what's working in Orlando, challenges cities face on this path, and what he sees as the next big thing. In Part 2 w…

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Episode 20 (Part 1): Orlando's Smart Cities Approach (Chris Castro) 23:24

7+ y ago23:24

23:24

We all want "smart cities," but how do we get there? Orlando's Sustainability Director Chris Castro is a leader in this field, and he talks about what he sees as the "nexus between sustainability and technology." He shares examples of what's working in Orlando, challenges cities face on this path, and what he sees as the next big thing. In Part 1 w…

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Episode 19: Pittsburgh's Transition from Industrial Legacy to Sustainability Leader (Grant Ervin) 46:44

7+ y ago46:44

46:44

Pittsburgh's story is one of transformation from an industrial town struggling with pollution and unemployment to a booming technology hub with a string of sustainability accomplishments. We talk with the city's Chief Resilience Officer about those changes and Pittsburgh's (and Mayor Bill Peduto's) prominent place on the international stage when it…

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Carpenter v. United States (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/29/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will determine whether the warrantless seizure and search of cell phone records revealing the location and movements of a cell phone user over the course of 127 days violates the Fourth Amendment."By oralaudio

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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/28/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will resolve a circuit split as to whether the anti-retaliation provision for "whistleblowers" in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 applies only to individuals who fall within the act’s specific definition of "whistleblower," that is, those w…

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Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/28/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will determine whether state courts may exercise subject matter jurisdiction over covered class actions that allege only Securities Act of 1933 claims."By oralaudio

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SAS Institute Inc. v. Matal (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/27/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the court will determine if the Patent Trial and Appeal Board must address every claim that is challenged in a claimant’s petition in its final written decision, or if it may address only a subset of those claims, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 318(a)."…

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Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/27/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether inter partes review, an adversarial process used by the Patent and Trademark Office, unconstitutionally deprives patent holders of their right to a jury and access to an Article III forum before depriving them of a property right."…

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Patchak v. Zinke (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/7/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether a statute that directs the federal courts to "promptly dismiss” certain lawsuits without affecting any underlying laws violates the Constitution’s separation of powers principles, and whether that statute violates the due process rights of a plaintiff with a …

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Merit Management Group, LP v. FTI Consulting, Inc. (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/6/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will resolve a circuit split as to whether the safe harbor provision of 11 U.S.C. § 546(e), which prohibits a trustee from avoiding a transfer made by or to a financial institution, includes transfers where the benefit and detriment of the transfer impact companies that are not …

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Artis v. District of Columbia (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 11/1/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether the tolling provision of 28 U.S.C. Section 1367(d) suspends the limitations period for the state-law claims while the claim is pending and for 30 days after the claim is dismissed, or merely provides 30 days after the dismissal for the plaintiff to refile."…

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U.S. Bank Nat. Assn. v. Village at Lakeridge, LLC (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/31/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether a designation of non-statutory insider status is reviewable under the standard of clear error."By oralaudio

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Wilson v. Sellers (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/30/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether its decision in Harrington v. Richter implicitly abrogated the presumption that a federal court sitting in habeas proceedings should “look through” a summary state court ruling to review the last reasoned result."…

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Ayestas v. Davis (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/30/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether investigative services under 18 U.S.C. §3599(f) are only “reasonably necessary” when the habeas petitioner requesting the services can meet the burden of proof for the underlying claim for habeas relief at the time of the request for the investigative servic…

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Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC. (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/11/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether the Alien Tort Statute prohibits corporate liability."By oralaudio

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National Assn. of Mfrs. v. Department of Defense (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/11/2017.Description from Oyez.org: "A case in which the Court will decide whether the Clean Water Act grants federal courts of appeals jurisdiction to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule that defines the scope of United States waters."By oralaudio

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Hamer v. Neighborhood Housing Serv. of Chicago (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/10/2017. Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which Court held that Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(5)(C), which places a time limit on appeals, is not jurisdictional because it is a court-made rule rather than a statute."By oralaudio

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Class v. United States (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/4/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will decide whether a guilty plea inherently waives a defendant’s right to challenge the constitutionality of his conviction."By oralaudio

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District of Columbia v. Wesby (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/4/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will decide whether officers have probable cause to arrest for unlawful entry under D.C. law despite a claim of good-faith entry and whether the relevant law was sufficiently clearly established to justify the denial of immunity to the officers."…

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Jennings v. Rodriguez (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/3/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will determine whether noncitizens who are subject to mandatory detention under the Immigration and Nationality Act are entitled to bond hearings with the possibility of release if they are detained for longer than six months. The Court will also determine whether the government’…

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Gill v. Whitford (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued 10/3/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will decide whether partisan gerrymandering claims are justiciable, and whether the district court erred in striking down Wisconsin’s redistricting plan as an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander."By oralaudio

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Sessions v. Dimaya (2017)

7+ y ago

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Re-argued 10/2/2017. First argued 1/17/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will decide whether the Immigration and Nationality Act’s “crime of violence” provision is unconstitutionally vague under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment."By oralaudio

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Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis (2017)

7+ y ago

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Argued on 10/2/2017.Description from Oyez.org:"A case in which the Court will decide whether the National Labor Relations Act prohibits enforcement of an agreement requiring employees to resolve disputes with the employer through individual arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act."By oralaudio

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Episode 18: Coastal Flooding + Resilience in Norfolk, VA(Christine Morris + George Homewood) 42:09

7+ y ago42:09

42:09

Norfolk, Virginia, has made headlines for tackling sea level rise and coastal flooding head-on. We talk with the city's Chief Resilience Officer and Planning Director about their collaboration, the goals of their Resilience Strategy and innovative ways of thinking and doing they are testing on the ground.…

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Episode 17: The Future of Flooding in Houston (Jim Blackburn with Rice University) 28:17

8y ago28:17

28:17

Houston, Texas, makes headlines for flooding on a regular basis. And like other communities, that will only get worse with climate change-induced sea level rise and severe storms. Kim talks with local flooding expert (and Rice University professor) Jim Blackburn about what factors created this dangerous situation in Houston and what solutions (not …

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Episode 16: The Climate Reality Project & Local Action (Keith Bergman, CR Leadership Corps) 30:21

8y ago30:21

30:21

With Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" hitting theaters, we talk with long time Climate Reality Project volunteer and Massachusetts municipal manager Keith Bergman about the film and how the Climate Reality Leadership Corps has helped him define his public service role -- and how it can inspire and empower more local activism on cl…

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Episode 15: Implementing a Sustainability Plan in San Antonio (Doug Melnick) 30:39

8y ago30:39

30:39

San Antonio recently combined 3 planning processes: master, transportation and sustainability. SATomorrow was a feat of coordination, which has also been a theme in their first stages of implementation. Kim catches up with their Chief Sustainability Officer about putting the plan into action.By Kim Lundgren

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SAS Talk Episode 14: Implementing a Sustainability Plan in Richmond, VA (Alicia Zatcoff) 26:16

8y ago26:16

26:16

The City of Richmond, Virginia, won an award for their groundbreaking RVAGreen Sustainability Plan. We check in with them on their progress over the first five years, the challenges they've encountered, and what's on the horizon now that the new mayor has announced an ambitious climate action goal.By Kim Lundgren

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SAS Talk Episode 13: Community Engagement and Events (Emie Michaud Weinstock) 41:23

8y ago41:23

41:23

Local governments and community organizations often struggle with how to design, promote and pull off events that actually engage your community in a meaningful, comprehensive way. I've worked with Emie Michaud Weinstock of Reveled Up to try to crack this nut, and in this chat she walks through some key recommendations and workshop format options.…

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SAS Talk Episode 12: Green Streets Health Impact Assessment (Lawrence, MA) 31:34

8y ago31:34

31:34

A team of folks recently completed a comprehensive assessment of the physical, environmental and social impacts of street tree planting in Lawrence, Massachusetts. I talk with several team members -- Angela Vincent (Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division volunteer), Brad Buschur(Proje…

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SAS Talk Episode 11: Troy Moon (Portland, ME)on Neighborhood Resiliency 28:57

8y ago28:57

28:57

Portland along the coast of Maine is no stranger to climate change mitigation, but they've also been making strides on the adaptation or resilience front. We talk with the City's Sustainability Coordinator about their neighborhood focus with the Bayside Adapts initiative, their recent design challenge and more ways they are preparing for sea-level …

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SAS Talk Episode 10: Circular Economy (John Trujillo with Phoenix, AZ) 40:58

8y ago40:58

40:58

Growth in Phoenix is exploding, and that can generate a ton of waste. But the City is taking the unique approach of "The Circular Economy" with their Reimagine Phoenix roadmap, engaging public and private partners to increase waste diversion from 16 to 40% by 2020 and zero waste by 2050. We talk with former Public Works Director John Trujillo about…

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SAS Talk Episode 9: Community Outreach with Volunteers (Dan Guilbeault with Washington, D.C.) 39:23

8y ago39:23

39:23

Washington D.C.'s Department of Environment has utilized "Sustainable DC Ambassadors" for effective community outreach and engagement. Dan breaks down the program (why they went in this direction, the application process, volunteer expectations, their results) with us in detail to help other local governments considering a similar approach or looki…

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SAS Talk Episode 8: Matt Rodrigues (Eugene) on Sustainability and Public Works 28:29

8y ago28:29

28:29

Matt Rodrigues, Traffic Engineer for the City of Eugene, Oregon, walks us through some of the rationale behind, challenges to and plans to achieve ambitious goals. These include tripling walking, biking and transit use by 2035 and a Climate Recovery Plan with a goal of achieving emission reductions consistent with achieving 350 ppm of CO2 in the at…

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SAS Talk Episode 7: Denny Wilson (Sarpy County, NE) on Sustainability and Public Works 24:46

8y ago24:46

24:46

Sustainability is not just for big cities and "blue" states. We talk sustainability with Sarpy County Nebraska's Engineer Denny Wilson about his role as a “Plangineer” working closely with planners. Sarpy is the smallest but fastest growing county in the state, so sustainability is important.By Kim Lundgren

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