Grand Targhee has been working to improve the sustainability of our local ecosystems as well as the global environment.
Here’s a description of some of our stewardship programs in action:
Targhee has a Resort Naturalist Program: our naturalist is on staff and provides environmental leadership for the resort and environmental education for guests and employees.
Through our Science and the Environment programs we promote good stewardship of our natural resources through partnerships and participation in the following research projects:
Wolverine Monitoring Program (www.wolverinefoundation.org). The resort participates in monitoring wolverines to better understand the animal’s habitat, range, population, and behavior dynamics. Grand Targhee is a partner organization in this project along with Alta, WY 4-H, US Forest Service, WY Game and Fish, ID Fish and Game, Mountain Air Research, Driggs Veterinary Clinic, & the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Whitebark Pine Management program. In partnership with the US Forest Service and the Whitebark Pine Environmental Foundation, Targhee is assisting in the development of best practices for whitepark pine management.
Douglas-Fir Pest Management. Targhee is involved with scientific research on anti-aggregation pheromones to help prevent the spread of Douglas Fir beetles.
Glade projects are managed to ensure preservation of biodiversity through appropriate vegetation spacing and age diversification. A chipper is used on-site to create ground cover and keep nutrients within the ecosystem.
The resort is also working for sustainability at the global level. Grand Targhee recently carried out an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. The resort was the first organization in North America to carry out this in-depth study of our carbon footprint through The Climate Registry. A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon is introduced into the atmosphere through the actions of an individual or an organization through fuel, electricity, water use and other activities. You can get an idea of your own carbon footprint by visiting www.wattzon.org