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Education and Outreach
Buttermilk, CO
Project Title:
RMI Charrette

Description:
To develop a green base village at Buttermilk, Aspen Skiing Company created a working relationship with the Rocky Mountain Institute, which wanted to assess the plans for the Sundeck and to lead a “Design Charrette” to help make the development of the Buttermilk Base Village as environmentally responsible as possible. The Rocky Mountain Institute’s mission is to foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security. It is known for its work in green design and energy efficiency.

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Resort Contact: Auden Schendler

The Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence were established in 1993 to recognize the environmental achievements of ski areas. Clif Bar & Co. administers the awards program.  Judges for the Golden Eagle Awards include representatives from the Trust for Public Land, U.S. Forest Service, Wildlife Habitat Council, EPA, Natural Capitalism Solutions, Native Energy, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Ecos Corporation, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Clif Bar, Babes in the Backcountry and National Ski Areas Association.  For further information, visit clifbar.com.

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