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Sea to Sky Youth Engagement Pivotal in Local Environmental Issues
One of our most prized assets as a destination (place to visit) is the access to nature and its awesomeness. But the local stewards are in need of a fresh vision and a new generation…
How Whistler’s Food Businesses Are Cutting Waste and Costs
In The Pique: Food businesses of any size can join AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign to cut waste and costs. Learn more here.
AWARE donates nearly 550 pounds of produce to Whistler Food Bank
The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) recently delivered 548 pounds of fresh produce to the Whistler Food Bank. Said food was locally grown across 14 dedicated garden plots, read on to…
‘A buzz-cut job’: Whistler municipality investigates illegal tree cutting
In the days leading up to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) officially adopting and implementing its new Tree Protection Bylaw, unidentified workers reportedly cut the tops off six spruce trees along the Valley Trail…
Whistler advances new tree and environmental bylaws amid widespread support
Whistler’s mayor and council advanced a pair of sweeping environmental bylaws on June 10 that will introduce stricter rules for tree removal and land disturbance across the resort community.
New electric van charges up AWARE’s waste-diversion efforts
Zero Waste Heroes team hits the road with support from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. AWARE will roll into event season with a smaller environmental footprint this year, thanks to the addition of a fully electric van…
Whistler’s Party for the Planet returns with community-powered climate action
Whistler’s second annual Party for the Planet is set to take over the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) on Sunday, April 27, capping off Earth Week with a high-energy fundraiser blending live music, silent auction prizes,…
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“We chose to partner with AWARE because of its community impact and commitment to preserving the environment. AWARE has a long history of exemplary community involvement and broad connections with both residents and businesses.”
