The Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting on October 16, 2024, addressed several key issues. The meeting began with a discussion on urban deer management and the passing of a motion to establish two new subcommittees: one focused on wildlife and natural resource protection, including deer management, and the other on native landscaping and ecosystems. The committee also received a presentation on the importance of bird-safe building design, advocating for a mandatory ordinance in Kalamazoo to incorporate bird-friendly features in new constructions. Additionally, sustainability updates included upcoming events such as the Home Energy Summit and the Solarize Kalamazoo event, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions in the community. The meeting concluded with reports from various subcommittees and a brief discussion on the logistics of styrofoam recycling events. This meeting was significant for its focus on both wildlife protection and urban sustainability initiatives.