SAM Coverage
Environment
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The Public Plants Trees
A look at how the staff at Norquay ski area in Banff, Alberta, was able to unite with environmentalists and the local community to…
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Nepa Reality: It Exists And You Can Cope With It
The National Environment Policy Act results in a process and, while there are no magic formulas, the process can be a productive and efficient…
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The Fantasy’s Not For Burning
A look at moves initiated in some western ski towns to limit woodburning stoves and fireplaces in new construction. Although a skier icon for…
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Hazardous Substances
A comprehensive look at the subject of hazardous materials in the resort context. Feature covers the roles of the authorities and regulatory agencies in…
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Environmental Regulatory Process- Reference Books
A book review of several resource books that were researched by Joe Prendergast and Carrie Bowers of the American Ski Federation and produced by…
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Significant Decision On Nepa
A recent Supreme Court decision interpreting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contains three key elements that are important to the ski industry: the…
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Wetlands
Two lawyers give a detailed tour through the entanglements of wetlands regulations and pitfalls. Topics covered include: political background, definition of wetlands, identification of…
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Wetlands
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Wetlands–I I
Concluding a two-part series on the wetlands permitting processes with suggested step-by-step approaches for areas needing wetlands permits. Includes recommendations for industry action, plus…
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Mountains As Integrated Systems
The best mountains balance trail acreage with uphill lift capacity, base facilities and a concern for environmental quality, plus they offer a great skiing…
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Putting Sewage In A Greenhouse
A pilot project at Sugarbush, Vt., revealed that nature’s original waste treatment plan works–except for a few glitches created by man. A greenhouse was…
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Winning The Waste Disposal Battle
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Winning The Waste Disposal Battle
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Overcoming Enviromental Obstacles
Each year different concerned groups get into the approval process. Here are ways to handle changing situations.
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Ski Resorts And The Environment
The ski resort industry and the environmentalists would seem to be natural allies, but their opposing viewpoints continue.
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Wilderness– How Wild Should It Be?
Taking a contrarian position, this writer maintains that some of our great natural wonders should be more accessible-via lifts.
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Wilderness– Untrammeled Places
Public lands should be maintained in their natural state for the benefit of current visitors as well as future generations.