Sustainability: the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Free Trees Available!

Dubuque’s Branching Out initiative is taking root with a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service to plant over 5,000 trees throughout the community.

New in 2026, eligibility is open city-wide to homeowners and renters with low-to-moderate incomes. Residents of all income levels who live in the Branching Out eligibility areas also qualify!

Find out if you are eligible!

**Now Hiring Teen Resiliency Corps (TRC) Crew Leads for summer 2026**

Want to work FOR and WITH some incredible young people? Passionate about trees and working outdoors? This is the perfect summer job for you!
Learn more and apply!

Our Mission

Dubuque is a viable, livable and just community. We embrace economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come