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Some of measures that Crystal Springs Resort has taken include:
• The resort’s Ballyowen Golf Club has been designated
as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, the educational
division of Audubon International.
• A partnership with the National Biodiversity Parks Land
Trust to preserve a 1,300+ acre green belt surrounding
the development
• Investment of a $70,000 federal grant to improve
wildlife habitats on Ballyowen, Black Bear and Crystal
Springs golf courses
• An alliance with the New Jersey Non-Game Program to
help restore the federally endangered bog turtle habitat
within Crystal Springs
• Engaging the services of Dennis Miranda, a naturalist
with 20+ years experience in the Highlands, and founder
of the Crystal Springs Nature Club
MyClimate is helping Crystal Springs to address the issue
of global warming by ensuring that its operations are climate
friendly. According to MyClimate Vice President Peter
Krahenbuhl, “This is by no means a first best solution.
Reducing consumption, becoming more energy efficient
and switching to renewable energy are the best options. But
offsetting through MyClimate is certainly a turn-key solution
Student and Alumni Sustainability Initiatives
for offsetting greenhouse gas impacts as it reduces emissions
elsewhere that otherwise would have remained in the atmosphere.”
An ongoing successful example involves the funding
of solar ovens in South Africa, which reduces the importation
of diesel fuels that create climate damaging emissions.
“Crystal Springs Builders is setting an industry standard
through MyClimate ” Krahenbuhl continued. “They are not
only helping to neutralize their own global warming impacts,
they are also
raising aware- Crystal Springs Builders
ness throughout
is setting an
the New York
metro area as industry standard...
a forerunner in
this program.” And by doing so, they’re creating an even more
attractive resort environment that’s ideal for a day visit, an
overnight stay or as a place to live year round.
Andy Mulvihill has always been an avid outdoorsman enjoying
skiing, mountain biking and other challenging outdoor pursuits.
His love for, and his commitment to, the environment springs
from his appreciation for all that nature has to offer, and his
belief that it is up to everyone to do their part to preserve
our world for future generations. He has put his beliefs into
action and hopes that Crystal Springs Resort will be an area
leader for proactive green initiatives.
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