Oshkosh Common Council Adopts Sustainability Plan, Endorses Shoreland Restoration

In May, 2012, the Oshkosh Common Council approved and adopted the City of Oshkosh Sustainability Plan.  This plan was previously approved and endorsed by both the Oshkosh Sustainability Advisory Board (June 2011) and the Oshkosh Plan Commission (April 2012).

The goal of the plan is to "Improve the quality of life in Oshkosh by incorporating sustainability practices to meet the environmental, economic and social needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

The sustainability plan recommends and advocates for restoration of the city's shoreland area in multiple sections of the plan, including:


pg 22. restore native vegetative buffers on city shoreland to protect against polluted run-off, improve aquatic habitat, discourage geese and decrease algae growth 


pg 24. encourage more native plantings on sites to reduce irrigation, protect shorelines and provide natural beautification.  



http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/SustainableOshkosh/assets/pdf/Sustainability_Plan_Draft_5-16-12.pdf