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SQUAW
VALLEY USA RECEIVES TOP MARK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORT
Skiers and Snowboarders Utilize
a Variety of Eco-Friendly Facilities and Equipment
BROADCAST
VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE - Preview and download broadcast
quality MPEG 2 b-roll footage (AVAILABLE
AFTER 2pm, PST on December 12th).
STORY
SUMMARY: [Squaw Valley USA, North Lake Tahoe, CA.]
December 12, 2007- Squaw
Valley USA was recently given an "A" on the annual
Ski Area Environmental Scorecard, a report issued for the last
eight years by Ski Area Citizen's Coalition (http://www.skiareacitizens.com).
In
a release issued by the Coalition, Squaw Valley was noted as
one of the 'comeback kid' resorts, recognized for improving
it's environmental stewardship in recent years.
Skiers
and snowboarders may not realize it, but they and other guests
at Squaw Valley USA access the mountain and enjoy facilities
that utilize a variety of "green" systems and techniques.
Squaw Valley's energy footprint has been reduced through programs
such as retrofitting old buildings, using biodiesel fuel, and
investing in energy-efficient snow guns. In fact, nearly all
of Squaw Valley's major facilities have energy-efficient systems.
Squaw
Kids Children's Center – Ground Source Heat Pump
High Camp (Ice Pavilion/Pool) – Heat exchange system
Funitel building – Heat exchange system
Gold Coast – Incinerator
Cable Car Building – SCR Cable Car Motor and Energy Efficient
Lights
Night Skiing – Energy Efficient Lights
For
more details, download the Environmental Summary (below).
In
addition, Squaw Valley recently welcomed several new eco-friendly
businesses to its base area shops and restaurants. (see release
below).
FOOTAGE
DESCRIPTION: Footage includes video of Squaw Valley's
facilities and lifts, including the Cable Car, Children's Center,
Funitel, and new eco-friendly businesses, shot on December 12,
2007, plus skiers and snowboarders enjoying the snow.
SOUNDBITES:
- Savannah Cowley, Squaw Valley Spokesperson
PROVIDED
BY: Squaw Valley Ski Corp.
Contact: Savannah Cowley (530) 581-7130, scowley@squaw.com
RELEASES
AND RELATED MATERIALS
Ski Area Coalition Release [PDF]
Squaw Valley Environmental Initiatives Summary [PDF]
Squaw Valley's New Eco-Friendly Businesses [PDF]
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