Mission Statement, Beliefs and Vision
Our mission is to empower Marin County K-12 public schools to advance climate action and resilience by building a framework for sustainability, environmental literacy, and equity across the education system, from the student body to the Office of Education.
We believe that reducing carbon emissions in Marin schools is necessary to reach State and County Climate Action Goals, thereby reducing the worst impacts of climate change. Sustainable Marin Schools’ proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach provides the support that Marin County’s eighteen school districts need to become models of sustainability.
We envision a future where Marin’s over 30,000 students have the knowledge and skills to create a healthy, safe, and livable future. This new generation of environmentally literate and empowered global citizens will be ready to make their mark on a carbon-free future.
We believe that reducing carbon emissions in Marin schools is necessary to reach State and County Climate Action Goals, thereby reducing the worst impacts of climate change. Sustainable Marin Schools’ proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach provides the support that Marin County’s eighteen school districts need to become models of sustainability.
We envision a future where Marin’s over 30,000 students have the knowledge and skills to create a healthy, safe, and livable future. This new generation of environmentally literate and empowered global citizens will be ready to make their mark on a carbon-free future.
Our Focus
Zero Waste: Recycling, Composting, Waste Reduction, Reusable Foodwares, Training and Education
Energy Efficiency: Electrification, Energy Conservation, and Green Energy Production
Campus Greening: Pollinator and Food Gardens, Native Habitat Restoration, Outdoor Classroom, Miniforests
Environmental Education: Curriculum development, Climate Action Opportunities, Green Job Training
Resilience: Canopy Cover and Asphalt Removal for Heat Island, Flooding Abatement with Water Catchment Systems and Soil Health Improvement, Wildfire Resilience
Energy Efficiency: Electrification, Energy Conservation, and Green Energy Production
Campus Greening: Pollinator and Food Gardens, Native Habitat Restoration, Outdoor Classroom, Miniforests
Environmental Education: Curriculum development, Climate Action Opportunities, Green Job Training
Resilience: Canopy Cover and Asphalt Removal for Heat Island, Flooding Abatement with Water Catchment Systems and Soil Health Improvement, Wildfire Resilience
Our Team
Lisa Clarke
Founder 
Grace Dwyer
Fellow 
Ashley Clark
Fellow 
Katy Macek
Fellow |
Aaron McLin
Fellow 
Lindsey Ahlen
Fellow 
Susan Senning
Fellow |
Donate
If you want to help our efforts of making Marin Schools more sustainable click the link below and enter "Sustainable Marin Schools" into Active Project Name to donate.
https://marinlink.org/donations/
https://marinlink.org/donations/