Many people want to lessen their impact on the environment, but might need some help and support along the way. Madison Environmental Group's EnAct (Environmental Action Teams) program gives people tools and encouragement to adopt more economical and environmentally-friendly lifestyle practices. EnAct creates Environmental Action Teams in neighborhoods and community groups to promote sustainable living and strengthen communities. Team participants take actions to reduce waste, conserve energy and water, protect water quality, reduce automobile use, and make healthy and sustainable food choices.

EnAct produces measurable results. We implement pre- and post-program surveys to document participants' achievements. Annually, participating households save an average of:

Vilas Neighborhood EnAct Team

$281

183 pounds of garbage
570 kWh of electricity
39 therms of natural gas
14,487 gallons of water
1,126 vehicle miles
2,196 pounds of CO2

Please visit www.enactwi.org to download the free EnAct Participant Guide, the household inventory survey, and for information to start a team in your community. Though the materials are currently designed for Dane County Wisconsin, we have a method of working wtih other communities. Please phone (608)280-0800 or email Sonya Newenhouse to request how we can bring EnAct to your community.