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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

Grand County's Energy Action Plan: Building a Brighter, Cleaner Future Together

In 2024, Grand County came together to create the Community Energy Action Plan—a shared roadmap for a future where energy is affordable, reliable, and clean for everyone who lives, works, […]

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Community Clean-Up Day

Help clean up our town and drop off unwanted items Community Clean-Up Day is back and better than ever! Please join us in cleaning up trash around the community, swap […]

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Climate Action Kick-Off Event & Movie

On April 5, we celebrated kicking off the Climate Action Program at Hideaway Brewery! Thank you to everyone who attended to watch the Spirit of the Peaks, featuring Connor Ryan, […]

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Focus Areas

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

Reduce your waste
  • 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
Drive less, take public transportation more!
Eat locally

Policy Engagement and Partnerships

Educational Opportunities

Protect Our Winters Training Free Course

How to be a climate advocate.

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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.

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Join POW!

Join Protect Our Winters (POW) to stay up to date on advocacy actions and opportunities.

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Climate Action Progress & Winter Park In the News

Climate Action Program

Winter Park's New Emissions Reduction Goals

Town Council adopted new goals for emissions reductions at its April 1 meeting. They also approved several contracts of service for the Town and finalized a development proposal continued from its March 18 meeting.

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Climate Action Program

Take Winter Park's Climate Action Survey!

The recently launched Climate Action Program is working to make the Town of Winter Park more sustainable. Help us finalize the Town's climate action goals and get free swag!

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hikers looking at creek and mountains

Winter Park Receives $450,000 in Grants

The council accepted three federal grants to fund sustainability and climate action projects, including the GHG survey, a microgrid for the Public Works facility, and a geothermal energy study.

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