"We are stewards of the public lands entrusted to our care, and are mindful of the limits of the ecosystem that we share with our community and the world. The goal is sustainability."
-- Rusty Gregory, CEO Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's Department of Environmental Programs was established in 2000 to help ensure realization of the goal of sustainability - to be sustainable, MMSA must simultaneously fulfill environmental responsibilities, economic requirements, and social needs.
Mammoth Mountain Environmental Policy Statement
The following principles shall govern all business operations:
- Sustainable Development
Mammoth is committed to resource conservation and pollution prevention to eliminate or minimize adverse environmental impacts. - Regulatory Compliance
Mammoth is committed to complying with all legislation and regulations governing its business operations. - Education and Support
Mammoth is committed to the education and support of its employees and guests to provide knowledge and the ability to comply with this policy. - Continual Improvement
Mammoth is dedicated to utilizing the best available information and technology relative to environmental protection and human health. Established targets and objectives will be regularly reviewed and updated to help ensure continual improvement.
Program Initiatives
- Resource Conservation
Conserve resources whenever possible within all business operations. More >> - Habitat Preservation
Maintain a healthy, natural environment for people and wildlife by protecting and preserving local habitat. More >> - Biosphere Protection
Extend environmental protections beyond the Eastern Sierra to consider and reduce global impacts of Mammoth's operations. More >> - Strategic Alliances
Ensure stakeholder awareness and involvement in MMSA's environmental programs, including creating and maintaining strategic alliances with all interested parties. More >>
Awards & Accolades
Although only established in 2000, Mammoth's Environmental Programs department has already earned quite a few awards:
- Silver Eagle Award (2005)
For excellence in conserving energy and using cleaner, renewable energy - Silver Eagle Award (2003)
For Excellence in Waste Reduction and Recycling - Cal/EPA Pollution Prevention Award (2002)
Mammoth Mountain, in partnership with the Town of Mammoth Lakes, was recognized for a comprehensive recycling program that includes the collection of used motor fluids, used motorcycle tires, empty beverage containers, and cardboard at the local motocross track. - Keep California Beautiful Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award (2001)
The Mammoth CARES Recycling Program, a collaborative effort between the resort, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, and Mammoth Disposal, was recognized for the organization and implementation of a new recycling program and their private / public partnership.
Biodiesel Program
In the 2004/05 season MMSA began running its diesel fleet on B10 Biodiesel (a blend of 10% vegetable oil) to reduce air emissions and help develop alternative fuel markets.