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BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Vail is already an exceptional place. We're making it even better.

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SHIFT BIKE E-BIKE SHARE PROGRAM

Reduce emissions by using Shift Bike for short trips and daily commutes.

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ENERGY SMART COLORADO

Energy Smart Colorado is Vail's program for energy efficient homes and businesses.

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FEATURED

E-Bikes for Essentials

The 2025 E-Bikes for Essentials application is open until July 25th. Eight e-bikes will be distributed to essential workers in Vail.

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WILDLIFE & WILD LANDS

Of town owned land is protected as open space.

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Square Miles

WATER & RIVERS

Gore Creek Watershed covers 102 square miles.

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PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Number of affordable housing units in Vail.

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ENERGY & CLIMATE

Of clean energy produced from rooftop solar arrays on town facilities.
OUR PROGRESS REPORT

SPOTLIGHT

VAIL NAMED IN GREEN DESTINATIONS TOP 100

Every year the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition collects sustainable tourism stories and good practices from destinations all over the world to be shared as inspiring examples to others. Vail was recognized for our sustainability best practice story, Vail’s Community-Positive Destination Stewardship Model which highlights the work done to create Vail’s Stewardship Roadmap.

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ABOUT US

Town of Vail’s Environmental Sustainability Department is responsible for preserving the beautiful place we call home.

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FUTURE OF VAIL

We are working towards optimal protection of wildlife and wildlands, water and rivers, energy and climate, and people and community.

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE In consideration of both our local and global impacts and opportunities, our environmental vision is to promote economic and social sustainability.
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