Lake Superior’s national parks are decarbonizing and you can too
NPLSF is working hard to help our five national parks transition their buildings, operations, and transportation off fossil fuel and onto clean electricity.
While Lake Superior’s national parks face unique challenges, including remote settings, miles of trails to maintain, and exposure to extreme weather, they are decarbonizing with readily available off-the-shelf products that you can use at home.
“Many of our park buildings are the size of homes so their approach to decarbonizing with efficiency, air-source heat pumps, and renewable electricity are directly applicable for the public,” said NPLSF Executive Director Tom Irvine. “Electric chain saws, mowers, leaf blowers, and other tools also have counterparts people can use at home.”
To celebrate decarbonization underway in the parks, and provide helpful tips usable for home and business owners, NPLSF has created a new map and guide, with leadership from designer Jo Olson and illustrator Michael Jacobsen. Guides will be available at park visitor centers and you can also download a PDF version.
From solar power at Isle Royale National Park to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s move to electric battery powered maintenance equipment, park staff and visitors are enjoying many benefits from decarbonizing.
If remote parks can decarbonize, you can too! Email us at info@nplsf.org with questions—and tell us about your own experience decarbonizing like the parks!
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About The NPLSF
The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) exists to provide financial support for projects and programs that preserve the natural resources and cultural heritage of the five Lake Superior national parks: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Grand Portage National Monument, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Funded through grants and private donations, NPLSF projects and programs ensure that these great parks and historic sites are maintained for the enjoyment of all current and future visitors.
To learn how you can support our work visit nplsf.org/donate.
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