ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

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Hard to Recycle Day

On on May 7 at Ford Park, Vail residents can responsibly dispose of old batteries, electronics, household chemicals and paper shredding for free.

TOV Annual Clean Up Day

Participate in the town's annual clean up day held each spring, or adopt a section of public land and keep it clean year-round.

The Sole Power Challenge

All Eagle Valley residents are encouraged to sign up today at www.solepower.org and help us reduce our carbon footprint.

Living alongside Moose and Bears

Come to Lunch with the Locals on March 18 at the Grand View Room to learn about living safely with our wild neighbors.

Restore the Gore

The clear, rocky mountain stream that runs through the heart of Vail—offers a peaceful respite for residents and visitors, important wildlife habitat, and a water supply for downstream communities.

Trout

The Gold Medal waters of Gore Creek are home to four species of trout. Can you catch them all?

Big Horn Sheep

Big Horn Sheep are the official mammal of the state of Colorado and iconic winter residents of East Vail. Please observe them from a respectful distance.

Pika!

Did you know that the adorable pika is one of the animals most threatened by climate change? Learn about this and much more at www.lovevail.org

Environmental Sustainability

The Town of Vail is committed to the stewardship and protection of our unique mountain environment.  In consideration of both our local and global impacts and opportunities, our environmental vision is to demonstrate and promote: renewable energy, resource efficiency, ecosystem protection, and community awareness and education. As part of the Community Development Department, the Environmental Team is responsible for administering programs consistent with this vision as well as ensuring public health and food safety.  

 

 

Lunch with Locals

Lunch with the Locals is a FREE, monthly community lunch and ecology symposium hosted by the Town of Vail. The purpose of the program is to raise awareness and educate the community about local environmental sustainability issues.

Watch videos and review upcoming events here

 

 

Environmental and Ecological Services

  • Annual E-waste recycling events
  • Zero Waste Events, composting and recycling services
  • Town, highway and river cleanup days
  • Streambank restoration and revegetation projects
  • Annual Trees for Vail planting and public giveaway
  • Gore Creek RiverWatch water quality monitoring Identification and mitigation of water quality concerns
  • Stormwater permitting on areas of land disturbance between ½ acre and 1 acre.

 

 

Public Health and Food Safety Services

  • Infectious disease outbreak investigation
  • Food handler online safety training course StateFoodSafety.com

Review Public Health and Food Safety Services Here

 

 

Environmental Sustainability Policy

“The Town of Vail shall serve as a nationally recognized leader in sustainability through a commitment to community partnerships and balanced stewardship of human, financial and environmental resources in policy and daily operations.”

Check out the "Love Vail" Video

 

 

Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan

Town Value: Natural Environment
Vail Values the environment as a source of health, beauty, recreation and economic strength that makes Vail a special place to live, work and play. As stewards of the environment, Vail is committed to promoting sustainable environmental practices in every aspect of the community.

Goals:

  1. Solid Waste Stream Diversion and Recycling
  2. Energy Efficiency
  3. Ecosystem Health
  4. Sustainable and Economic Development
  5. Public Education and Communication
  6. Transportation

Review Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan Here

Kristen Bertuglia
Environmental Sustainability Director

Beth Markham
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

Peter Wadden
Watershed Education Coordinator