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Hailey Environmental Leadership Program

Introduction

On February 12, 2007, Mayor Susan McBryant and the Hailey City Council joined 496 U.S. mayors and cities in ratifying the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement, modeled on the Kyoto Protocol, is a pledge to take local action in improving the quality of our air through the reduction of air and climate pollutants and to promote stronger federal policy and action. See a copy of the agreement here.

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Latest News

• Climate Protection Committee Annual Report 12-20-07
• Climate Protection Efforts Achieve Positive First-Year Results

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Proposed Issues

Issues related to climate protection are many and diverse. A general outline of the potential aspects the Hailey Environmental Leadership Program might address in maintaining and improving our incredible natural resources has been developed and was used as a starting point for the city's proposed plan of action. Issues listed here may become part of later revisions in the committee's plan of action.

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Hailey's Climate Protection Plan

Hailey has become a valley leader in both process and action taken towards climate protection. The two elements that set us apart and increase our ability to act are the detailed plan that has been drafted to direct committee actions and an active committee comprised of city personnel and a citizen liaison (see more details here). The committee meets regularly to study and proceed on the issues addressed in this initial plan.

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Program Initiatives

The Hailey Environmental Leadership Program has met every other week since its inception and has accomplished a variety of goals from Hailey's proposed Climate Protection Plan. Although each step is just one part of the larger plan, each step gets the city closer to bringing the city departments' carbon footprint back to pre-1990 levels.

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Taking Action

The city offices and operations cause just a fraction of the impact on our town and valley's environmental quality. It will be important for every business, governmental agency, and individual to take similar actions in their own venue. As the city studies the issues in the Climate Protection Plan, information gained in their research will appear on this site for local residents, offices, and services to use in assessing their own impact on our valley's natural resources and how they might alter their practices and purchases to everyone's advantage.

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Carbon Footprint

What your carbon footprint is and how you can clean it up is more straightforward than you might think. Find out some quick ways to clean up some of your home and transportation choices.

• What's all the fuss about carbon and its footprint?

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Idling Your Vehicle's Engine

Idling your car or truck's engine consumes gasoline and spews pounds of unwanted carbon gases into the air, without getting anyone closer to their destination. Check our some facts and figures that might surprise you about this common practice.

• Stop Them Idling Ways!
• Some Idling Facts
• Idling Quiz

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Wise Water Usage

Becoming more water-wise in your yard and inside your home not only helps protect the environment but saves money as well. Find out how less water can bring you more green.

• ERC Xeriscaping Fact Sheet
• Setting Lawn Sprinklers
• Creating Drought Tolerant Lawns
• Water Conservation Tips
• Drought Tolerant Plants
• Trout Friendly Lawns
• Jimmy's Garden Incorporates Water Wise Features
  

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Small Steps To A Greener Winter

• 10 Steps To Snug Up Your House
• All About Electronics
• Lighting and Appliances
• Seal and Insulate Your Home
• Eight Ways to Rein in Your Holiday Energy Bills

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Lights & Appliances

• Compact Fluorescent Lights Save Energy, Time and Money

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