Thanks to all the citizens and businesses that committed to conservation through:
Participating in the “Love to Ride” September Cycle Challenge;
Joining the free Green to Gold Business Program; and Conducting lighting assessments.

All of the initiatives will reduce air pollution, keep dollars within the community and increase the health and wellness of our community. Love to Ride was a national challenge to increase the number of people that ride either as commuters or for fun. The top rider for Moab was Councilmember, Karen Guzman Newton – way to “Lead by Example!” Council member Kalen Jones also participated throughout the month. Eve Tallman clocked in the most days commuting and Didar Charles recorded the most miles biking to work. All participants were entered into an AWESOME prize drawing and collectively reduced 19 tons of air emissions and lost 13 lbs.! If participants continue riding, at least twenty miles per week they will keep $5,100 in their pockets or bike bags! Nationally 16,994 people registered 2,617,121 miles.

Over the past several month’s churches, schools and businesses have been joining the new Green to Gold Program. Participants agree to address their impact through assessments, facility audits, and free training and rebate programs. The focus in 2018 has been water and energy. This summer partners saved 851,768 kWh that is the equivalent of taking 136 cars off the road for a year or annual CO2 emissions from 68 homes. Please support the partners that are helping to make Moab a more vibrant, healthy community.

For more info on the Green to Gold Program or to schedule a free facility audit, please contact Dr Rosemarie Russo at rrusso@moabcity.org

KZMU Sustainabilty Initiatives