Leon County outlines ISAP progress, announces May 30, 2026 Sustainability Summit
May 19, 2026 | Leon County, Florida
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Leon County officials used a county podcast episode to summarize progress under the county’s 10-year Integrated Sustainability Action Plan and to announce the Leon County Sustainability Community Summit on May 30, 2026 at the Eastside Branch Library.
"Generally, we define sustainability as the ability to meet our current needs without compromising the ability for future generations to do the same," said Kate Lovett, Leon County Sustainability Manager. Lovett said the Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP), adopted by the county board in 2019, contains 18 goals and 91 action items and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations 30% by 2030.
Maggie Theriot, Director of the Office of Resource Stewardship, said the county emphasizes internal operational changes—fleet selections, facilities upgrades and employee engagement—while also focusing on community education rather than heavy-handed regulation. "Our power is in being a convener rather than a regulator," Theriot said.
Officials highlighted concrete savings and programs tied to ISAP priorities. Lovett said an energy savings contract yields more than $1 million in annual utility savings for the county, while ongoing efforts such as community gardens, composting and native-plant projects reduce waste and support local habitats.
The Office urged residents to get involved through email alerts and social media and promoted the county’s Library of Things and Seed Library as practical examples of reuse and resource sharing. The Office also encouraged residents to enroll in the Master Recycler class to become community recycling advocates.
The announced Sustainability Community Summit (theme: "Sustainable Threads: Weaving Paths to Sustainable Living") is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Eastside Branch Library and is intended to connect local organizations, residents and county divisions to share resources and coordinate initiatives.
The podcast episode closed with guests stressing that sustainability is an interdisciplinary effort involving multiple county divisions and community partners; the Office said it will continue coordinating programs, volunteer opportunities and educational offerings to meet ISAP goals.
"Generally, we define sustainability as the ability to meet our current needs without compromising the ability for future generations to do the same," said Kate Lovett, Leon County Sustainability Manager. Lovett said the Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP), adopted by the county board in 2019, contains 18 goals and 91 action items and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations 30% by 2030.
Maggie Theriot, Director of the Office of Resource Stewardship, said the county emphasizes internal operational changes—fleet selections, facilities upgrades and employee engagement—while also focusing on community education rather than heavy-handed regulation. "Our power is in being a convener rather than a regulator," Theriot said.
Officials highlighted concrete savings and programs tied to ISAP priorities. Lovett said an energy savings contract yields more than $1 million in annual utility savings for the county, while ongoing efforts such as community gardens, composting and native-plant projects reduce waste and support local habitats.
The Office urged residents to get involved through email alerts and social media and promoted the county’s Library of Things and Seed Library as practical examples of reuse and resource sharing. The Office also encouraged residents to enroll in the Master Recycler class to become community recycling advocates.
The announced Sustainability Community Summit (theme: "Sustainable Threads: Weaving Paths to Sustainable Living") is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Eastside Branch Library and is intended to connect local organizations, residents and county divisions to share resources and coordinate initiatives.
The podcast episode closed with guests stressing that sustainability is an interdisciplinary effort involving multiple county divisions and community partners; the Office said it will continue coordinating programs, volunteer opportunities and educational offerings to meet ISAP goals.
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