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New River Gorge National River Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventory

New River Gorge National River Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventory. Savanna Lyons Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia. Overview. GHG Accounting Primer GHG Inventory Results Next Steps. GHG Accounting Primer. It’s as easy as A x B = C

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New River Gorge National River Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventory

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  1. New River Gorge National RiverGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventory Savanna LyonsCitizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia

  2. Overview • GHG Accounting Primer • GHG Inventory Results • Next Steps

  3. GHG Accounting Primer • It’s as easy as A x B = C • Activity Data x GHG Emission Factor = GHG Emissions • Collect Data • Select Methods and Emission Factors • The Climate Leadership in Parks (CLIP) Tool • Microsoft Excel-based application that parks use to manage carbon

  4. GHG Accounting Primer • Greenhouse Gases • Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), and High Global Warming Potential (GWP) Gases (HFCs, PFCs, SF6) • Emission Sources • Stationary Fossil Fuel Combustion (Energy) • Purchased Electricity (Energy) • Mobile Fossil Fuel Combustion (Transportation) • Landfilled Solid Waste (Waste) • Wastewater Treatment (Waste) • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Other) • Fertilizer Application (Other) • Entities • Park Operations, Visitors, Concessioners, etc.

  5. Data Collection • Collaboration between many park staff across all divisions • Looked at electric and natural gas bills and wastewater treatment • Reviewed all cooling units and stationary combustion systems (propane and natural gas heaters) on an individual basis • Reviewed Greening of the Interior reports on waste diversion rates and green purchasing practices • Inventoried G-tag (leased) and I-tag (purchased) fleet and fuel economy based on monthly mileage reports • Incorporated information on forest composition, landscape management

  6. Park Operations GHG Inventory Results • Total Park Operations GHG Emissions = 1,633 MTCO2E* *Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent

  7. Park Operations GHG Inventory

  8. Data Gaps and Assumptions • Data Gaps • Contribution of visitors and visitor travel (including boater shuttling) to emissions – a next step • Better data on waste and recycling so that we can set realistic goals

  9. Next Steps • Prepare Climate Action Plan • Implement Actions • Update Inventory • Monitor Progress • Educate

  10. Contact Information CFP Program website http://www.nps.gov/climatefriendlyparks

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