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For our March Sustainability Chat we sat down to talk with Beth Piggush about her work around Land Justice.
Beth is a sustainability leader in our community with over 20 years of experience in diverse environmental fields. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and has completed the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program. Throughout her career, Beth has worked on a range of sustainability topics, from clean energy and energy-efficient technologies to green buildings, water management, land management, and climate change. Within the last few years, her work has shifted to land justice in the Driftless Region where she is applying her expertise to address inequities in land access, ownership, and stewardship. Beth’s land justice work directly aligns with the Good Life Goals, as it not only seeks to address social inequalities but also aims to create sustainable, just environments where everyone can thrive.
Land justice, in its essence, addresses the historical and ongoing inequities in land access, ownership, and control, particularly for marginalized communities. It’s about ensuring that all individuals have a fair and just stake in land, where they can thrive, connect with their roots, and care for the environment. In places like the Driftless Region, land justice is closely tied to environmental stewardship and the well-being of local communities, making it a critical component of a sustainable future.
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