2007 City of Aspen Sustainability Report

A History of Aspen's Environment

Environmental Health Programs

Recycling	ZGreen	Disease Prevention	Noise	Food Service	Air Quality	Water Quality

The Aspen Environmental Health Department monitors air and water quality; inspects restaurants, groceries, and daycare centers; takes a leadership role in addressing global warming, promotes recycling, rewards businesses that demonstrate environmental excellence, works to prevent West Nile Virus, and evaluates other environmental health issues.


Canary Initiative

The Canary Initiative encompasses Aspen's efforts to reduce its impact on Global Warming.

Glacier Bay in 1941

Glacier Bay in Present Day