OUR MISSION
Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire facilitates collaboration between local organizations, government, and citizens for implementing environmentally sustainable, culturally vibrant, and socially equitable projects that improve the quality of life for Cheshire residents.
OBJECTIVES
The Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire...
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Encourages collaboration between individuals, municipal employees, non-profits, businesses, and local organizations.
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Creates and promotes volunteer opportunities for organizations and individuals.
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Shares educational resources, knowledge, and best practices to enhance environmental awareness and sustainability.
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Supports local and regional projects that align with the state-wide Sustainable CT initiative.
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Provides information and support for funding opportunities for local projects.
Who We Are
Board of Directors
A. Fiona Pearson (Co-Chair) – CCSU, Department of Sociology; Sustainable CT Team, Cheshire
Karen Schnitzer (Co-Chair) – Cheshire Land Trust; Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society
James J. Jinks (Treasurer) – Bike Cheshire, President
Patricia Mottola – SCSU, Department of English; Connecticut Poetry Society, President
Greg Wolff - Bike Cheshire; Ball & Socket Arts
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Advisors
Elsa Loehmann - Water Resources Engineer, Fuss & O'Neil
Jennifer Dillon - Ms. Porter's School; Sustainability Team
Sean Ghio - Partnership for Strong Communities
Mark Kasinskas - Forester; Environmental Planner (AICP); Geographer
OUR PARTNERS
