Sorry, I have been meaning to create a post about this much earlier.
NHL GREEN!
This was big for me when I first read the news because hockey is and will always be a major part of my life. Definitely a great move for the league and the move towards a more sustainable earth.
Major steps and programs developed so far include:
- Water Restoration Program
- Recycle the Game
- Gallons for Goals
- Legacy Tree Project
Major partners:
Mike Richter (former elite goaltender of the New York Rangers) has a huge part in this initiative as a dedicated water resources advocate. Two years ago, I attended the American Water Resources Association (AWRA)'s annual conference in Philadelphia (ironically in Philly - yes, I am a die hard Rangers fan) and he was the keynote speaker. It was amazing to see my hockey idol speak so passionately about the challenges we face in water resources today. Only if he stopped by our technical poster presentation. =(
2010 AWRA Conference
It will be cool to see what positive impacts NHL GREEN will continue to make from energy efficiency, water conservation, re-use, stormwater retrofits, etc.
"There is a perfect intersection between the environment and human health," Richter said "It should not be considered a rare thing for sports to be talked about in the same breath as the environment." Richter addressed the League's pursuit of practical, cost-effective solutions to ecological issues, citing the establishment of the NHL's metrics tracking system, which is designed to capture and analyze a facility's energy, water and waste data. "We need to make our buildings as efficient as the athletes that use them," Richter said.
Now, only if the NHL can figure out how to resolve this lockout issue and get the season started! Let's go Rangers!
For more information, check out the following link:
