ABOUT THE RIVERWIND FOUNDATION

from Green Matters in Jackson Hole, Spring 2022

THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEADERS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EVOLVE

The mission of the Riverwind Foundation is to unite efforts to minimize resident and visitor impacts on the Greater Yellowstone and other ecosystems now and for future generations.

Through our destination management and sustainability programs, the Riverwind Foundation has been able to:

Train and assist over 400 businesses and organizations in sustainability planning and practices, including doubling the Sustainable Business Leaders to over 200

Inventory the sustainability and responsible tourism plans, policies, and activities of our entire community and destination

Provide in-depth sustainability technical assistance and assessments to increase sustainability performance and recognition for the most committed local sustainability leaders in our community through the BEST Certification Program

Publish and distribute the Jackson Hole Sustainability Code of Conduct, Jackson Hole Sustainability Report Card, Sustainable Business Guide, and Green Matters in Jackson Hole magazine to over 100,000 visitors and residents

Support the development of our community’s Sustainable Destination Management Plan

Through this work, we’ve contributed to our community’s efforts to:

Reduce energy, fuel, and water use; waste, and carbon emissions Increase profitability and employee retention Improve air and water quality Reduce traffic and parking congestion Protect wildlife and wild lands Grow the next generation of green leaders