We work with the community, for the community, in partnership with Selwyn District Council, Lincoln University, Landcare Research, Waihora Ellesmere Trust, Environment Canterbury, Plant&Food Research, local schools, businesses and other organisations to find solutions to projected growth and associated environmental issues. We have a community sustainability action plan.

Objectives:

To promote the long term environmental sustainability of Lincoln Township with the understanding that this is also the basis for social, cultural and economic sustainability in the future.

To educate about and raise awareness of environmental sustainability issues and to provide information about how to achieve environmental sustainability.

To provide appropriate opportunities for personal and community decision making to ensure that the environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability of the Lincoln Township is promoted.

To act as a role model for other communities wanting to progress towards environmental sustainability.

Our Story:

The idea of Lincoln Envirotown first came up in April 2005 from Sue Jarvis and Prof. Ian Spellerberg.

The idea took root, and by July 2006 the Trust had been created and officially launched.

LET started out with a $125,000 grant from the Sustainable Management Fund, which allowed it to start a year's worth of various projects, events and workshops.

These projects included a State-of-the-Town report, planting native vegetation, educational workshops and courses for adults and children, public and private consultation sessions, a sustainability centre, a local "Zero Waste Street Challenge", and more.

Today more and more people are becoming involved. The Trust will continue being active in promoting sustainable actions, providing education for sustainability, as well as encouraging and helping other communities to progress towards sustainability.

We help other communities to set up their own enviro groups aiming to foster environmental sustainability. By 2011 we had helped five other communities set up groups. We also provide resources, speakers and a number of programmes to promote sustainability such as the Responsible Business Awards.