Join YVSC's climate action efforts--sign a pledge, email City Council,
reduce your food waste, recycle.
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Greetings!
At the end of January, Anne and I attended the
Colorado Communities Symposium
, the annual conference for the
Compact of Colorado Communities
. Communities as big as Denver and as small as Mancos came together to share ideas on climate resilience and mitigation. Colorado is emerging as a leader in climate action, and I was inspired by the successful work that is being done across the state and more determined than ever to take action to improve our resilience and reduce our carbon emissions locally. Read on for more information on how you can take action on climate change with YVSC this month.
Let's do this together,
Sarah Jones
Executive Director, YVSC
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The Olympics never fail to inspire us--sometimes in surprising ways. The opening ceremonies highlighted the eastern philosophy of collectivism, a holistic way of thinking that promotes the idea that we are all interconnected and recognizes the power of the group.
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As YVSC’s January Talking Green speaker Dr. Scott Denning emphasized,
climate change is solvable
, but it’s going to take a collective--and Olympic--effort.
Together, we CAN fight climate change and minimize its impacts to our environment.
This month, YVSC has several important opportunities for you to be part of the team and help advance local climate action.
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Climate Action presentation to Steamboat Springs City Council
Tuesday, February 27
5:30 p.m.
Citizens’ Hall
124 10th St., Steamboat Springs
YVSC will be presenting options for the City to take formal action to fight climate change and work toward a more resilient economy and community. YVSC encourages businesses and residents (of all ages) to speak during public comment. The tentative agenda for the meeting is posted here.
If you're unable to attend the City Council meeting, please email Council using their online form. It’s quick and easy and will reach all of your City Council representatives.
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Pledge to reduce your carbon footprint
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Show City Council that climate action is important to you by signing YVSC’s online pledge to curb your carbon emissions. By choosing just two small actions and committing to these low-carbon choices, you can be part of the local climate solution.
Don’t wait! Sign the pledge before February 27!
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YVSC has always been guided by the belief that sustainability is a group effort. It’s up to all of us to defend the pure air, clean water, serene forests and legendary snow that make the Yampa Valley such a special place.
YVSC needs your financial support more than ever to bring our community together to fight climate change.
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Food: Too Good to Waste -
Will you take the Challenge?
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Can you imagine if every time you opened your wallet, a third of your cash fell out--and you did nothing about it? This is the story of food waste.
Not only does reducing food waste save money, but it also saves time and natural resources. By taking YVSC’s Food Waste Challenge, you’ll get tips to reduce your food waste, shop smarter and save money.
Click here
to learn more about the Challenge.
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FREE Lunch-n-Learn
Financing Options for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Homes and Businesses
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Wednesday, February 28
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - RENU training for contractors
12 - 12:30 p.m. - FREE lunch with
RSVP
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. - C-PACE overview for funding commercial projects
Centennial Hall
124 10th St., Steamboat Springs
Presenter: Jeffrey King, Colorado Energy Office
Want to become an authorized contractor for your customers who want to lower their energy bills? Learn about new state programs
RENU and
C-PACE for
financing energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency projects in residential, commercial and multi-unit buildings.
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Exclusive screening of
Saving Snow
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Thursday, March 1
6:30 p.m.
Bud Werner Memorial Library, Library Hall
Are you concerned about the future of snow?
Not just in Steamboat, but across the country, people who depend on winter for their livelihood are feeling the heat. But, there is hope, and ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving the way toward a clean energy future.
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Ask Heidi: Common recycling questions answered
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Q: When is the next Community Recycling Drop-Off?
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The dirt on public lands:
Grounded
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Submissions due by midnight, April 2
Event date: Thursday, May 17
6:30 p.m.
Bud Werner Memorial Library, Library Hall
Bud Werner Memorial Library and Yampa Valley Sustainability Council present
Grounded
,
an evening of multimedia storytelling to honor Colorado Public Lands Day. Art, essay, literary review, short story or even an imaginative advertisement are all fair game–-
as long as the message relates to public lands
.
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Leadership Steamboat community compost project
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YVSC’s Cameron Hawkins is a member of the 2018
Leadership Steamboat class. This year Leadership Steamboat class is purchasing three industrial-scale compost bins called
Earth Cubes
in partnership with LiftUp, CMC and possibly a third partner. The goal of this project is to build accountability in young people for their food waste and inspire local leaders to grow sustainable food practices in our resort community.
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Wednesday, March 7
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rooms 113-114, Centennial Hall
124 10th St., Steamboat Springs
Thursday, March 22
5 - 7 p.m.
Steamboat Springs Community Center & Veterans Hall in Craig
Tuesday, March 27
6:30 p.m.
Bud Werner Memorial Library, Library Hall
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YVSC is seeking 2018 business sponsors for all programs. Deadlines for inclusion in Tour de Steamboat, ReTree and Waste Diversion marketing are fast approaching.
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Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is a nonprofit organization that brings our community together to conserve resources and reduce our collective carbon footprint.
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