Squaw Valley USA

Our Environment

Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley's environmental programs are extensive, and include the following examples:

It has implemented extensive re-vegetation and erosion-control projects to ensure the health of numerous native plant populations and wetlands areas.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion uses an efficient refrigeration system that applies the heat created to freeze the ice rink towards heating the swimming lagoon and spa, surrounding decks and walkways and the interior of the High Camp mountaintop facility.

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Our Partners Evironmental Achievements

Each member of Ski Lake Tahoe has its own list of improvements and changes they have made to increase their contribution to keeping Tahoe blue. One of the elements that attract people to Lake Tahoe is the awesome natural beauty and advocates are working hard to maintain that.

SkiGreenOne way the resorts do this is by participation in SkiGreenTM, a partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). A nonprofit organization, BEF is committed to providing access to renewable energy, expanding the use of solar and wind energy, and developing additional energy sources. By selling Green Tags at the ski resorts, they help encourage consumers to take direct action to support environmental efforts designed to save the planet.

Beyond the Green Tags program, Kirkwood's environmental protection efforts include the following:

A funding project with the National Forests Foundation (NFF) where every lodging unit rental fee during the 2006/07 season included a $1 donation to fund NFF projects within the Eldorado National Forest
A new carpooling campaign, complete with a carpooling blog designed to serve as a social network for skiers and boarders who plan to visit the resort.

Alpine Meadows

In just the first week of Green Tag sales at Alpine Meadows, enough tags were sold to offset 23,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

Heavenly

Heavenly has long implemented a host of environmentally friendly business practices to protect and preserve the area's unique natural beauty. Their numerous programs include the following highlights:

In August of last year, the resort purchased 16 million kilowatt-hours of wind energy, offsetting 100 percent of its energy use for the 2006-07 season.
In addition, it has committed $1.8 million to treat water run off from the resort's parking lot to make it as clean as drinking water.

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

At Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, a dedication to sustaining and strengthening the region's precious natural resources is evident. In addition to participating in SkiGreen, the resort's efforts include:

A recycling and waste-reduction programs that resulted in 15.8 cubic yards of solid waste avoiding the landfill during the 2005/06 winter season
The improvement of water quality through erosion and sediment controls and the implementation of energy- and water-efficiency design, both on the hill and in the lodges; protection of natural wetlands and restoration of native vegetation.

Northstar-at-Tahoe

Northstar-at-Tahoe^TMResort's focus on environmental efforts includes the following programs and achievements:

It was the first California ski area to partner with BEF to purchase Green Tags in support of wind energy, offsetting approximately 215,600 pounds of global-warming emissions associated with its electrical energy use.
It has increased its mass transportation efforts by 36 percent, and operates its shuttle fleet on biodiesel fuel.

Sierra-at-Tahoe

Sierra-at-Tahoe embraces sustainable practices, making a point of constantly seeking new ways to lessen the impact on the environment.

Adventure Zones around the mountain educate both children and parents about the history and geography of the area. Even the Children's Ski School teaches kids how to protect their planet.
On-site shuttles for guests minimize driving at the resort, and Rideshare Bucks reward employees for carpooling. And to eliminate paper and save trees, Vertical Plus members are given 10,000 bonus feet if they switch to electronic statements.

Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley's environmental programs are extensive, and include the following examples:

It has implemented extensive re-vegetation and erosion-control projects to ensure the health of numerous native plant populations and wetlands areas.
The Olympic Ice Pavilion uses an efficient refrigeration system that applies the heat created to freeze the ice rink towards heating the swimming lagoon and spa, surrounding decks and walkways and the interior of the High Camp mountaintop facility.