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Innovations in the Arts - Newark Academy

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Some of measures that Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort has taken <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />

• The resort’s Ballyowen Golf Club has been designated<br />

as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by <strong>the</strong><br />

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, <strong>the</strong> educational<br />

division of Audubon International.<br />

• A partnership with <strong>the</strong> National Biodiversity Parks Land<br />

Trust to preserve a 1,300+ acre green belt surround<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> development<br />

• Investment of a $70,000 federal grant to improve<br />

wildlife habitats on Ballyowen, Black Bear and Crystal<br />

Spr<strong>in</strong>gs golf courses<br />

• An alliance with <strong>the</strong> New Jersey Non-Game Program to<br />

help restore <strong>the</strong> federally endangered bog turtle habitat<br />

with<strong>in</strong> Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Engag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> services of Dennis Miranda, a naturalist<br />

with 20+ years experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Highlands, and founder<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Nature Club<br />

MyClimate is help<strong>in</strong>g Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs to address <strong>the</strong> issue<br />

of global warm<strong>in</strong>g by ensur<strong>in</strong>g that its operations are climate<br />

friendly. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to MyClimate Vice President Peter<br />

Krahenbuhl, “This is by no means a first best solution.<br />

Reduc<strong>in</strong>g consumption, becom<strong>in</strong>g more energy efficient<br />

and switch<strong>in</strong>g to renewable energy are <strong>the</strong> best options. But<br />

offsett<strong>in</strong>g through MyClimate is certa<strong>in</strong>ly a turn-key solution<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

for offsett<strong>in</strong>g greenhouse gas impacts as it reduces emissions<br />

elsewhere that o<strong>the</strong>rwise would have rema<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> atmosphere.”<br />

An ongo<strong>in</strong>g successful example <strong>in</strong>volves <strong>the</strong> fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of solar ovens <strong>in</strong> South Africa, which reduces <strong>the</strong> importation<br />

of diesel fuels that create climate damag<strong>in</strong>g emissions.<br />

“Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Builders is sett<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>dustry standard<br />

through MyClimate ” Krahenbuhl cont<strong>in</strong>ued. “They are not<br />

only help<strong>in</strong>g to neutralize <strong>the</strong>ir own global warm<strong>in</strong>g impacts,<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are also<br />

rais<strong>in</strong>g aware- Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Builders<br />

ness throughout<br />

is sett<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

<strong>the</strong> New York<br />

metro area as <strong>in</strong>dustry standard...<br />

a forerunner <strong>in</strong><br />

this program.” And by do<strong>in</strong>g so, <strong>the</strong>y’re creat<strong>in</strong>g an even more<br />

attractive resort environment that’s ideal for a day visit, an<br />

overnight stay or as a place to live year round.<br />

Andy Mulvihill has always been an avid outdoorsman enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

ski<strong>in</strong>g, mounta<strong>in</strong> bik<strong>in</strong>g and o<strong>the</strong>r challeng<strong>in</strong>g outdoor pursuits.<br />

His love for, and his commitment to, <strong>the</strong> environment spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

from his appreciation for all that nature has to offer, and his<br />

belief that it is up to everyone to do <strong>the</strong>ir part to preserve<br />

our world for future generations. He has put his beliefs <strong>in</strong>to<br />

action and hopes that Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort will be an area<br />

leader for proactive green <strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />

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