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AWARE is a member-driven charity that works to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky through advocacy and empowerment of others through science-based research, education and programming.

As a member-driven charity our work is possible thanks to the dedication of our Board, Committees, Members, Volunteers and the support of the Whistler Community.

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These are photos of the Wedgemount Glacier, from S

These are photos of the Wedgemount Glacier, from Sept. 2021, Sept. 2020, and 1984.

It's frightening to see changes like this happening in the matter of a few years. While it's tempting to hide those feelings, it's important we talk about what we're seeing with climate change and how it affects us.

What changes (positive or negative) have you been seeing in the Whistler area, and what are some things you do to cope?

If you've been reading more about (and feeling) climate change this year you can check out our website and the RMOW for help, from climate-change specific mental health resources to tangible ways you can make an impact:

- Mental health and advocacy: https://www.awarewhistler.org/coping-with-the-ipcc-report/
- Leading a lower impact lifestyle (Whistler's Small Steps for Big Moves): https://www.whistler.ca/climate-action/small-steps

Photos taken from The Pique, “Wedgemount glacier nearly unrecognizabme in historical comparison photos”
Photo 1📸 Dave Lyon
Photo 2📸 Kristina Swerhun
Photo 3 📸 Dough Wylie

We are close to wrapping up September’s ‘Small

We are close to wrapping up September’s ‘Small Steps for Big Moves’ spotlight on considering electric vehicles and we want to hear from you (for a chance to win big 🎁 )!
Did you...
👍 Attend the ‘Electrify Your Sea to Sky Commute’ webinar?
👍 Learn something surprising?
👍 Plan to make the switch to electric or to help spread the word about EV’s?
👍 Already made the switch to an EV and got tips to share?

Each month we will put everyone who shares their stories into a random draw for the chance to win and pick one of 3 prizes:
- one month bus pass
- one month Meadow Park pass
- Lost Lake Cross Country Skiing Evening Season Pass.

Tell us about your Small Steps for BIG MOVES! 💪
What recommended steps did you adopt? Any lessons learned, ideas for improvement or top tips to share with others?

Submit your stories to win here (or go to our Linktree): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallstepsstories

Join in again next month as we take small steps for BIG MOVES for how we can all ‘Love This Place Reduce Our Waste'!

Just one week left until Fall GoByBike Weeks! For

Just one week left until Fall GoByBike Weeks! For those of us in Whistler, sign up or log in here to register: https://gobybikebc.ca/whistler/

With earlier sunsets these days, it’s important to stay safe while we #GoByBike. When you register online or stop by the Farmers Market through September, you get free LED bike lights! (Can’t make it on the weekend? Head to the Municipality front desk for lights – but remember, you can only register online or at the market!)

We can't wait to see you all out there 💪 😀
#gobybike #gobybikewhistler

This month as part of the Small Steps for BIG MOVE

This month as part of the Small Steps for BIG MOVES campaign we are focusing on electric vehicles… Are you considering going electric? Do you have questions? Now is your chance to ask fellow community members about their experiences driving EV’s 🚙
--
Lori Pyne is Operations Manager for Whistler Community Services Society and commutes the Sea-to-Sky in an EV.

Got an EV question for Lori? Pop it in the comments between now and the end of September and we will get back to you with answers 👍
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Remember to sign up for the September 28th ‘Electrify You Sea to Sky Commute’ webinar to learn more about EV ownership. Encourage your friends and neighbours to come too!

Get details on the Sept 28th event, EV’s, Whistler’s Big Moves and options for personal climate actions at:
https://www.whistler.ca/climate-action/small-steps/september-lets-consider-electric
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Transitioning to zero emission vehicle and electric mobility is key to achieving BIG MOVE #2: decarbonizing passenger and commercial transportation.

#climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #smallstepsforbigmoves
#considerelectric #emotivebc #liveelectric #cleanbc #pluginbc

Just two weeks until Fall GoByBike Weeks! For thos

Just two weeks until Fall GoByBike Weeks! For those of us in Whistler, sign up or log in here to automatically register (or go to our Linktree): https://gobybikebc.ca/whistler/
.
Looking for prizes? We’ve got the goods - register online or in-person (at the farmer’s market through September) to get FREE LED bike lights! More prizes to be announced 😉

For this Fall, we're super excited to again be partnering with @rmwhistler and @gobybikebc to deliver GoByBike Week 😃

We can't wait to see you all out there on two wheels. Let's get riding! 🥳

Whistler’s BIG MOVES Climate Action Strategy ide

Whistler’s BIG MOVES Climate Action Strategy identifies 6 priority action areas our community needs to focus on if we want to cut out GHG emissions. But what does that mean for us as individuals?

Transitioning to zero emission vehicle and electric mobility is key to achieving BIG MOVE #2: decarbonizing passenger and commercial transportation.

This September, let’s take ‘small steps for BIG MOVES’ by adopting one (or some) of these actions:
-- Sign up for the September 28th ‘Electrify You Sea to Sky Commute’ webinar to learn more about EV ownership. Encourage friends and neighbours to come too!
-- Explore options for making your next vehicle electric and research rebates to save when you buy!
-- Get your strata or workplace set up for electric (there are rebates for that too!)
-- Skip vehicle ownership, traffic and parking altogether and opt for an E-bike!

What can you do to consider electric?

Get the details on these climate actions and more at: https://www.whistler.ca/climate-action/small-steps/september-lets-consider-electric

#climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #smallstepsforbigmoves
#considerelectric #emotivebc #liveelectric #cleanbc #pluginbc

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly availa

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly available and British Columbians are leading the way in embracing e-mobility. With carbon taxes on fossil fuels set to increase over time, significant expansions in EV charging infrastructure, and subsidies for electric vehicles, there has never been a better time to consider electric!

We can all help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
This September, let’s try one (or some) small steps for big moves:
-- Sign up for the September 28th ‘Electrify You Sea to Sky Commute’ webinar to learn more about EV ownership. Encourage friends and neighbours to come too!
-- Explore options for making your next vehicle electric and research rebates to save when you buy!
-- Get your strata or workplace set up for electric (there are rebates for that too!)
-- Skip vehicle ownership, traffic and parking altogether and opt for an E-bike!

What can you do to consider electric?

Get the details on these climate actions and more at: https://www.whistler.ca/climate-action/small-steps/september-lets-consider-electric

#smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction
#considerelectric #emotivebc #liveelectric #cleanbc #pluginbc

Hey Whistler, check out Thomas and Hugo's awesome

Hey Whistler, check out Thomas and Hugo's awesome video - Not All Heroes Wear Capes to get an inside look at the Zero Waste Stations you may have seen at Rainbow and Lost Lake!
#zerowasteheroes #lovethisplacereduceyourwaste #awarewhistler

Have you heard about the most recent IPCC report,

Have you heard about the most recent IPCC report, and wondered how we as individuals can address climate change?

Here are some tips to help lead a lower impact lifestyle, connect with nature, and make positive change in the world!

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