YVSC

Colorado Gives Day
2022-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Schedule your donation Did you know that by making a donation to YVSC on Colorado Gives Day this year, you can create a lasting positive impact on the Yampa Valley for years to come? Your donation will enable YVSC to take action while growing programs, partnerships, and education along our five priority areas: Resilient Land & Water, Waste Diversion, Energy, Transportation, and Community Engagement. The time to act is now. Through your support, you can help YVSC reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience in the Yampa Valley. Use the link below to donate today.

Zero Waste Stations at Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series
2023-03-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Steamboat Ski Resort Base Area
This year, YVSC is excited to support Steamboat Resort in scaling up their Zero Waste practices even further by providing Zero Waste services at the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series starting in March, and there are paid opportunities to help! Concerts will be every Saturday and the last two Sundays of the Season at the base area starting March 11th from 3-5 p.m. Apply at the link below to join the crew, and get paid $20 per hour to help make these fun events more sustainable! You’ll learn, connect and importantly help catalyze actions that protect this community we live in. Please contact Dakota Dolan, Zero Waste Coordinator, with questions, (970) 871-9299 ext. 114 or dakota@yvsc.org.

Electric Shuttle Ride and Drive
2023-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy
Does your business use fleet cargo or passenger vans? Have you been wondering how or if electric vehicles might work for you? Now is your chance to find out! YVSC is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning eMotors to host an Electric Shuttle Ride and Drive event on Tuesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds. Fleet managers will have the opportunity to test drive a Lightning ZEV Zero Emission Class 4 Shuttle Bus to get a better understanding how electric vehicles can work for you and your business. Visit the registration link below to sign up for the event. Thank you to our partner

Yampa Valley Geothermal Workshop
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Bud Werner Memorial Library – Library Hall, 1289 Lincoln Ave
Geothermal energy will play a key role in the energy transition of the Yampa Valley. Our expert speakers include Matt Sares, Chief Hydrogeology Section, Colorado Division of Water Resources who will address geothermal regulations including ground-water protection. Dr. Paul Morgan, Senior Geothermal Geologist at the Colorado Geological Survey and faculty member of the Colorado School of Mines Center for Space Resources, will discuss the geology of Steamboat Springs and Geothermal Energy Office will present on Colorado’s geothermal energy vision and funding opportunities for geothermal energy. Former Governor Bill Ritter of the Center for the New Energy Economy will moderate this event. Thank you to our sponsors

Navigating EV Charger Installation at Multi-Family Units and Lodging
2023-05-18 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Centennial Hall, 124 10th St
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is picking up pace! HOA and lodging managers, you can make your complexes and hotels more attractive to customers and residents by installing EV chargers on your properties. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is partnering with Clean Energy Economy for the Region to host a hybrid workshop on May 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall. During this event you will have the opportunity to learn all about how EV charger installation can be easy and affordable through available grants and products. Thank you to our partner

YVSC Community Meeting
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Please join us for our next YVSC Community Meeting on May 24, 1-2 pm, which will provide an overview of the 2020 City/District Water Conservation Plan and key water conservation opportunities YVSC, the City and MWWSD are moving ahead on this summer. Information will be shared about the forthcoming rain barrel group buy, Yampascaping resources and events, water scheduling, and more. Julie Baxter, City Water Manager, and Frank Alfone, District General Manager, will join YVSC as Featured Speakers. Register to join below, you must be registered to attend and we hope to see you there.

Mica Gardenscapes Yampascaping Plant Sale
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Main Street Park, Corner of Sharp Ave and Main St
On Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., YVSC is excited to partner with Mica Gardenscapes, located in Oak Creek, on an upcoming plant sale. Find us on the corner of Sharp Ave. and Main St. With a focus on perennials, natives, and drought tolerant species, Claire Scanlon, owner of Mica Gardenscapes, and YVSC will be on hand to help you select plants to create a beautiful Yampascape. Yampascaping is the process of transforming a yard or other piece of land into one that is more appropriate to the Yampa Valley region. It brings the floral communities we find on our trails and along our rivers to the land around our homes and businesses, which in turn conserves water, stabilizes soil, reduces weeds, and provides food for birds and pollinators.

Community Meeting: Quarterly Partner Update
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
On Wednesday, June 21 from 1-2:30 p.m., local environmental advocates will share what YVSC and its partner organizations have been up to in their mission to act as stewards to the local environment and community. All are welcome, and will have an opportunity to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved. The free meeting will be held via Zoom, and participants should register online to attend. To register, click the link below.

Paint drop-off and giveaway
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr.
PaintCare is offering a free paint recycling drop-off and giveaway event for households and businesses. Space is limited. Registration is required. Paint in good condition will be made available to the public for free. Households may bring any amount of paint, stain, and varnish. Limits apply to businesses, see below. PaintCare Products Paint must be in sealed, original container with original manufacturer label. This event is for the following products only: House paint and primers (latex or oil-based) Stains Deck and concrete sealers Clear finishes (e.g., varnishes, shellac) Non-PaintCare Products No leaking, unlabeled or empty containers No aerosol spray paints No drums or containers larger than 5 gallons We cannot accept other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, cleaning chemicals Business Limits To use PaintCare drop-off sites and events for oil-based products, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit www.paintcare.org/VSQG for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it can use PaintCare drop-off sites and events for water-based products but not oil-based products. Paint manufacturers created PaintCare to provide convenient places to recycle leftover paint, such as paint retail stores and paint drop-off events. To learn more or find a year-round PaintCare drop-off site near you, visit www.paintcare.org or call (855) PAINT09.

Insight: Art for Climate Action
2023-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Midway) | La Joya Dulce, 47050 CO Rd 129
YVSC is excited to present our first annual fundraiser event, Insight: Art for Climate Action. We believe that art is a powerful way to educate around climate science and communicate sustainability efforts to a wider community. Art enables us to combine intricate scientific topics with beauty and emotion, allowing us to connect with our own hummanness. We at YVSC value art as an important means of communicating science and inspiring action, and this fundraising event has been built with those intentions in mind. Artists have been invited to create pieces based on prompts that engage three key climate action areas: Resilient Land & Water, Waste Diversion, and Energy & Transportation. These pieces will be auctioned off during a grand evening complete with delicious appetizers, beverages, and live music at the beautiful La Joya Dulce Ranch. Guests can expect both a silent auction and a live auction format with much more than just art to be auctioned off. Bid for your chance at a backcountry ski with a scientist with Steamboat Powdercats, a private dinner for Elkstone Farm, a variety of vacation packages including stays in Mammoth and Mexcio, and so much more! 25% of the proceeds from the sale of each artwork will be allocated directly to the participating artists who will be in attendance to discuss their works, providing them with vital support and recognition for their creative contributions. Childcare will be provided at no cost from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Climbing Collective. For more information, visit yvsc.org/insight-art-for-climate-action/.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Restoring Wet Meadows in California Park
2023-08-05 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-08-06 08:00 - 23:50 UTC
Restoring Wet Meadows in California Park Join us to construct Zeedyk rock structures in streambeds to raise the water table and restore wet meadows, which are vital for wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration. We will be working with the US Forest Service to restore wet meadows and riparian areas in beautiful California Park! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including sandhill crane, boreal toads, and greater sage-grouse. However, erosion has disconnected these wet meadows from the floodplain, resulting in decreased water retention and loss of wetland vegetation. They are at further risk of deterioration in coming years from drought and intense rainstorms. By using innovative restoration techniques called Zeedyk structures, we will raise the water table, improve hydrological functions, and re-establish wet meadows and riparian areas in California Park! Camping is encouraged if you plan to attend multiple days. Difficulty: Hard Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Seedling Survey in Big Red Park
2023-08-25 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-08-26 08:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us, alongside the US Forest Service, to conduct surveys on post-fire seedling regeneration in Big Red Park! The Routt National Forest in North Routt was ravaged by the Big Red Park Fire in 2017. Conifer forests are vitally important in the fight against climate change, as they both sequester carbon and store moisture in our watersheds. The US Forest Service is planning to reforest the area but must first determine priority sites. To help in this effort, we will be measuring seedling regeneration and mapping future reforestation sites to determine where tree planting will be necessary. This project will occur over three days, so please sign up for whichever days work best for you! Difficulty: Medium Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Seedling Survey in Buffalo Park
2023-09-08 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-09-09 08:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us, alongside the US Forest Service, to conduct surveys on post-fire seedling regeneration at the Silver Creek Fire in Buffalo Park! The Routt National Forest in Buffalo Park was ravaged by the Silver Creek Fire in 2018. Conifer forests are vitally important in the fight against climate change, as they both sequester carbon and store moisture in our watersheds. The US Forest Service is planning to reforest the area in spring 2024, but must first determine priority sites. To help in this effort, we will be measuring seedling regeneration and mapping future reforestation sites to determine where tree planting will be necessary. This project will occur over two days, so please sign up for whichever days work best for you! Difficulty: Medium Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting Along the Yampa
2023-09-23 09:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us to reforest the Yampa River by planting native cottonwoods along the bank! Come join YVSC at our first planting event of the season to reforest the Yampa River. Over the past 14 years, we have planted over 23,000 trees in the Yampa Valley. This year, we enter our fifth year of the Yampa River Forest Restoration Program, where we will be planting approximately 130 trees along the Yampa River on private property off HW 131. This project aims to increase shade along the river to reduce water temperatures, improve riparian habitat, and sequester carbon. Difficulty: Easy Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Sustaining Water Workshop: Fall and Winter Prep
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Snow Country Nursery, 35975 US-40
Join YVSC on Saturday, September 23 from 10-11 a.m. at Snow Country Nursery for a free Sustaining Water workshop focused on taking your water-conscious landscaping into the fall and winter seasons. This workshop will draw on knowledge from experts in the fields of landscaping who will be focusing on plant survivability, soil health, irrigation management, and more. Bonus: Snow Country Nursery will have native, native-adapted and drought-tolerant plants and trees for sale after the workshop with awesome end-of-season discounts! This workshop is made possible with generous funding from the City of Steamboat Springs and Mount Werner Water and Sanitation District. Please use the link below to register.

Electric Shuttle Conversion Ride and Drive
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy
On Tuesday, October 10th, YVSC is partnering with MBEV who will be bringing a converted electric passenger shuttle to the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great way to give new life to an outdated shuttle without having to purchase a brand-new vehicle. We will have an electrically converted Sprinter passenger van to test drive. It is also a perfect time to learn how you can convert your outdated Ford E-series vans to an electrical vehicle using ZEVx’s patented electric drivetrain technology. Thank you to our partner

ReTree Spruce IPA Release Party at Mountain Tap
2023-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Midway) | Mountain Tap Brewery, 910 Yampa St
Trees are good for more than just creating shade and sequestering CO2. They also make delicious beer! This year, we’ve partnered with Mountain Tap to create our ReTree Spruce IPA made from locally sourced Colorado spruce tips. Join us as for the release of this special brew on Friday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Tap. With every sale of our ReTree Spruce IPA, $1 is donated to YVSC!

Steamboat City Council Candidate Sustainability Forum | Foro de sostentabilidad de candidatos al Ciudad de Steamboat
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Elections are important times when voting is a way to take climate action: voting for candidates who plan to position government as a ‘lead by example’ entity when it comes to climate, sustainability and stewardship lays an essential foundation to what we need to do in this next course-setting decade. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is hosting a virtual forum for Steamboat Springs City Council candidates to share their views on local environmental issues. The forum will proceed in a Q&A format, with YVSC posing questions to each candidate. Questions are crafted by YVSC and its partners. The event is open to the public, and closed captioning will be provided. Please click the button below to watch the recording of the meeting. If you have questions you’d like us to pose to the Candidates, please email them to info@yvsc.org with ‘Sustainability Forum Questions’ in the subject line and we’ll add them to the list of prospective questions. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council presenta un foro virtual en el que los candidatos al consejo de la Ciudad de Steamboat Springs compartirán sus opiniones de temas medioambientales locales. El foro tendrá un formato de preguntas y respuestas. YVSC planteará preguntas, creada por YVSC y sus socios, a cada candidato. El evento está abierto al público, y habrá subtítulos. Haga click en el botón abajo para inscribirse.

Workshop: EV Charging Infrastructure for Businesses
2023-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 (Pacific/Midway) | Centennial Hall, 124 10th St
Are you curious about installing an EV charger on your property, but don’t know where to start? On Monday, Oct. 23, YVSC will host its second free webinar series on EV charging infrastructure for businesses at Centennial Hall from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Three very reputable companies ChargePoint, Blink, and EV Range will be there to tell you about their EV charger products and services. We also have Clean Energy Economy for the Region to talk about the various grants that can get you up to 90% off of your EV charger and installation. Come learn about the various EV vendors and the grants that make charging installation affordable. Thank you to our partner

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting Along Elkhead Creek
2023-11-04 09:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us to reforest Elkhead Creek by planting native cottonwoods and willows along the bank! Lower Elkhead Creek is a nine-mile stretch of creek below Elkhead Reservoir that has experienced significant bank erosion, channel incision, and riparian habitat degradation. Many landowners on Lower Elkhead Creek have been participating in a collaborative effort to restore the Elkhead Creek ecosystem, and Phase 1 of the restoration project currently includes a five-mile stretch of the creek directly below Elkhead Reservoir. Yampa Valley Climate Crew is teaming with private landowners and Trout Unlimted to plant native cottonwoods and willows that will help stabilize the banks and revitalize the riparian area. We hope that you can join us for a day of tree planting, which will have a positive impact for years to come. A BBQ will also be held for our volunteers as a thank-you for their hard work! Difficulty: Easy Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Gives Day
2023-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver)
The climate solutions we need are here now, and when you give to YVSC this Yampa Valley Gives Day, you are supporting a healthier Yampa Valley future for all. Your donation bolsters our work across our five Priority Areas (Resilient Land and Water, Energy, Transportation, and Waste Diversion) and the people behind them. Be a part of the solution, and help us move climate action forward on the time scale we need in our community. Early giving has already started, but when you join us this giving season from now to Tuesday, December 5, the impact of your donation goes even further with a $20,000 matching gift. Donate today at yvsc.org/cogives.

Sustainability Awards Ceremony
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room, 522 Lincoln Ave 3rd Floor
Every year, YVSC recognizes local businesses and community members for their efforts and work toward creating a more sustainable future. These individuals, organizations, and businesses have demonstrated what we are capable of achieving through leadership and collaboration. Join us for the award ceremony where we celebrate their work. The event will take place in the Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room, with the option to attend via Zoom. To register for the Zoom meeting, please click the link below.

Geothermal, heat pump & electrification training
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Routt County Justice Center, 1955 Shield Drive
The Routt County Building Department is holding a workshop for building professionals to learn more about heat pumps and electrification, as well as geothermal systems. This is critical information for local general contractors, designers, consultants and mechanical contracts as we evolve and make transitions from traditional methods to new technology to reduce carbon emissions within buildings. The heat pump portion of the class will focus on the pros and cons between gas vs. electric resistance and the potential for water heating and air heating and cooling. The class also will provide information on the different types of geothermal systems and the benefits of each, along with information on the tax credits related to these technologies. Paul Bony from Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and Scott Musgrave from Orca Energy will present during the training. RSVP is required, and lunch and snacks will be provided. Please email Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us to RSVP. The Building Department will also host a second training from noon-3 p.m. on how to use CityView Community Development Software. The training will include information on applications, searching for information, scheduling inspections and using the software as a project management tool. The Building Department aims to provide users with the ability to be educated on ways the software, which can be tricky to navigate, benefits users. The session will include an hour for Q&A and input on the software and how it can be improved. Nick Neiberger from the Routt County Building Department will lead the session.

Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley Office Hours
2024-02-28 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Bud Werner Memorial Library Coffee Bar
Are you ready for your business or organization to go green, but you’re not sure where to start? Come by the Bud Werner Memorial Library Coffee Bar to meet with members of the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley team. No RSVP is required, just drop by, grab a coffee and ask any questions you have to our group of professionals. Office hours are on the last Wednesday of every month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. About Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) The Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) was launched the summer of 2022 as a free, technical assistance and environmental recognition program. The program is run by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), a regional partner of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Green Business Network (CGBN). The goal of the program is to connect businesses who want to distinguish their processes and products by environmental and sustainability performance with technical resources and the tracking platforms to do so.

Geothermal, heat pump & electrification training
2024-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Routt County Courthouse BCC Commissioners Room
Routt County Building Department and Yampa Valley Sustainability Council will be hosting a second workshop on geothermal energy and heat pumps Tuesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m, at the Routt County Courthouse BCC Commissioners Room. Anyone in the building and development industry interested in learning more about the financial and environmental benefits of heat pumps and geothermal who missed the first session is encouraged to attend. Email Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us to learn more and RSVP.

Quarterly Partner Update Meeting
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council for our virtual Quarterly Partner Update Meeting, where YVSC staff and our nonprofit partners will share updates on our programs, successes and ways to get involved in our work of protecting the planet. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
