Climate Action Program
The Town of Winter Park is committed to ensuring a sustainable and resilient future.
Climate Action Program
The goal of Winter Park's Climate Action Program is to implement effective mitigation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also instituting adaptation and resilience measures. The Town's first Greenhouse Gas Inventory will identify key sectors and sources to guide the development of the Climate Action Plan. This plan will prioritize buildings and transportation sectors while also focusing on natural carbon stock—investing in nature-based solutions to enhance the ecosystem and deliver long-term, local emissions reductions. The Town of Winter Park advocates for climate policy at the state level with Colorado Communities for Climate Action and sponsors Protect Our Winters to support climate education and advocacy efforts. Together, these efforts will help Winter Park build a sustainable and resilient future.
Community Engagement
The Lift to Celebrate First Electric Bus with Ribbon Cutting on November 5
The Lift will celebrate the arrival of its first electric bus with a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, November 5, from 12:00–1:00 PM at the Winter Park Transit Center, 50 Vasquez […]
Read MoreVasquez Creek Ribbon Cutting
Join the Town of Winter in celebrating the completion of the Vasquez Creek Trail Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 28, at 4:30 p.m. at Hideaway Park. […]
Read MoreTake the Winter Park Community Survey!
The Town of Winter Park invites you to take part in an important survey about our services, initiatives, and programs. We genuinely value your opinion, so please participate and let […]
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Winter Park is completing the first greenhouse gas emissions inventory identify the key contributing sources of emissions locally and find pathways for improvement.
Energy Use
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure can be found in the parking garage at Copper Creek Square and at Fireside Market's lower-level parking garage.
Nature-Based Solutions
Winter Park boasts a vibrant ecosystem, with effective management, we can ensure the natural environment thrives for many generations to come.
Transportation
Winter Park has increased sustainable transportation options such as The Lift transit and Amtrak ski train!
Sustainability Tips
- Drop your recycling at The Drop in Fraser, 440 GCR 72 Fraser, CO 80442, open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Use reusable bottles, mugs and bags
- Purchase products with less packaging
Policy Engagement and Partnerships
Educational Opportunities
Protect Our Winters Climate Advocate's Guidebook
The Climate Advocate's Guidebook has all the resources and ideas you need to be an advocate every day.
Read MoreClimate Action Progress & Winter Park In the News
Continental Divide Gateway Community Designation
Winter Park and Fraser are officially Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Gateway Communities. This designation will help us collaborate with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition to promote and preserve our landscape by protecting clean water, preserving wildlife corridors, and ensuring equitable access to the iconic trail.
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Solar Microgrid
Winter Park will build solar panels for its public works facility in the spring of 2026.
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Lift Winter Routes Return wtih New E-Bus
This milestone marks the beginning of The Lift's transition to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035.
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