Environmental Stewardship
In 2007, Ragged Mountain Resort announced that it had begun the process to become designated a Certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary. The designation is bestowed by Audubon International to “communities that integrate an ecosystem approach to construction and management; and provide environmental education for those that live, work and recreate in the community,” according to the governing body’s written materials.
Ragged Mountain has applied for the Silver Signature level of certification which Audubon only grants when it can be involved before the construction of infrastructure has begun in order to provide critical input in the design phase, and guidance as the design takes the form of construction.
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