Northstar Environmental Efforts

The Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort Habitat Management Plan partnership is working to balance resort land uses with natural resources while providing for operations of a four-season resort.

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Audubon International is a not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to improving the quality of the environment through research, education, and conservation assistance.

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Cultural resources encountered in the Northstar community represent the traces of thousands of years of Native American and European occupation and adaptation to the natural environment.

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Many deer herds in high altitude areas migrate between winter ranges in lower elevations where weather is less severe, and summer ranges at higher elevations that provide good areas for feeding and for raising young (fawning areas).

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Northstar Resort attracts 500,000 annual skiers and has 1,472 homes (including some undeveloped home sites), townhomes, and condominiums.

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Northstar Resort trains employees during company orientation on the resort s commitment to the environment and waste reduction. Employees are taught the resort s value: "The environment is our livelihood."

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The new Village at Northstar and mountain real estate homes are designed with three primary energy conservation principles in mind: first, use of free energy, such as sunlight and natural ventilation; second, use of clean, efficient technology; and third, minimization of energy use.

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In a mountainous environment like Northstar Resort, one of the most significant adverse effects on water quality can occur through erosion.

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To reduce hazardous materials spills and/or accidents, Northstar Resort has implemented several safety precautions and has changed fundamental everyday practices that would avoid impacts to human health and the environment.

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC),a not-for-profit organization, is the nation s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

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Northstar Resort provides a variety of summer recreational activities.

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Northstar Resort is committed to creating and implementing a first-of-its-kind, voluntary program, the Northstar Sustainability Program, to reduce environmental impacts of further development as much as possible.

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Traffic and transportation are major issues that face any growing community; Northstar Resort is no exception.

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Much of the land in the region surrounding Northstar Resort is part of the Tahoe National Forest.

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To aid in waste reduction efforts and to bring about environmental protection awareness, Northstar Resort has developed the Northstar Environmental Action Team (N.E.A.T.).

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A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow, and drains or channels this precipitation into a marsh, stream, river, lake, or groundwater. Watersheds are delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) using a nationwide system based upon surface hydrologic features.\

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Wetlands and other waters (e.g. streams, rivers, and lakes) are an important part of the natural environment.

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Northstar Resort is home to many types of native wildlife.

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Skiing and snowboarding may be among the first activities that come to mind when thinking of winter recreation opportunities at Northstar Resort; however, they are far from the only choices available.

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Northstar Resort partners with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Become the First California Ski Area to Purchase Green Tags in Support of Wind Energy.