A 2007 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that 35% of Hoosiers (higher than the national average) are involved in some form of civic life, either volunteering, working with their neighbors, or attending public meetings. At a rate of $18.77 per hour, this is worth $4.5 billion dollars. For graphs and more information, click here.

City/State Leaders Cool Mayors- 8 Indiana Mayors have signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Biotown USA - Reynolds, Indiana A State project to make a community in Indiana energy self-sufficient. Bloomington Commission on Sustainability Goshen Community Sustainability Indiana Green Party	Economics Conservation Economy Pattern Map A visual guide to the sustainability patterns that provide a framework for developing a Conservation Economy. Campaign for Sustainable Economics - Indianapolis based organization that explains sustainable economics. Redefining Progress- Working to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability.
Links Building Better Communities - a Ball State University Statewide Initiative A Greener Indiana - A portal to organizations and activities promoting environmental issues, sustainability and related "green" agendas in the state of Indiana. Indy Green - Building a Sustainable Indianapolis Metro Region Provocate - helps strengthen communities by making them smarter and more globally engaged.	Neighborhoods Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center - a private non-profit organization established to provide the information and assistance to neighborhood organizations so they can set their own priorities and effectively address the issues affecting the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Historic Irvington Green Initiative