Molly Breitmün
11 Apr 2014
Kinnickinnic dam licensing application sparks public discussion, possibilities for research
On the evening of Monday, March 24, a federal relicensing hearing for the dams on the Kinnickinnic River below Lake George and Lake Louise was held at River Falls’ City Hall.
28 Mar 2014
Spring break trip focuses on social justice
Over spring break I participated in a Destination program with eight other UW-River Falls students and our staff advisor in Atlanta, Ga.
07 Mar 2014
Bicyclists want safe, bike-friendly campus
Last week I experienced the most treacherous road conditions I have ever faced on a bicycle. The wet snow that froze on the streets of River Falls got polished and compacted by a few days of car traffic. My wheels spun and fishtailed as if I were on a skating rink.
21 Feb 2014
Seasoned biker recommends gear for safe winter travel
A handful of fools continue to bike on campus all year round and I am one of them. Because we are fanatics, we are excited to inspire a few others to enjoy pedal power with us in the Arctic tundra.
06 Feb 2014
Eco-Village reduces footprint
This past fall, I volunteered along with other UWRF Destination service trip leaders and interns at the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity. Working beside a sorority and a few community members, we put in insulation, hung drywall, and painted trim.
14 Nov 2013
Students support sustainable schools
What we do not have is $1.7 million for our UW-River Falls Fiscal Year 2015. What we do have is an opportunity to rely on our resiliency as a University that has made a commitment to sustainable community development and action in the face of climate change.
31 Oct 2013
Eco-Reps overhauling program
Students, looking slightly lost, asked the group sitting in a circle at the University Center fireplace, “Is this the Eco-Reps meeting?”
17 Oct 2013
Campus Sustainability Day highlights student and faculty accomplishments
Campus Sustainability Day at UW-River Falls will be on Wednesday, Oct. 23. One way to observe the day is to honor the work of members of our community that have been conducting scientific research and creating solutions for local sustainability.
03 Oct 2013
Community organizers celebrate inaugural Green Skills Sampler
River Falls is abundant in self-resiliency. As a community, we are amongst countless people who have diverse skills that add up to leading a sustainable lifestyle.
19 Sep 2013
UWRF graduate initiates new office of sustainability
Meet Bethany Gapinski: her ever-present smile and flaxen hair hint at a summer spent outdoors, working in the garden.
Molly Breitmün
Molly Breitmün is a non-traditional student majoring in conservation with a minor in GIS. Her interest in campus sustainability was fostered by becoming an undergraduate fellow for the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development as well as by her peers in the Student Alliance for Local and Sustainable Agriculture.