A science experiment is underway at Copper Mountain to grow native plants on its slopes. The project is part of a 10-year carbon sequestration study that began in 2022.

The study aims to develop methods to increase native plant growth, although details of the project's goals and methods are not fully available. A local researcher, Katherine Riesberg, is involved in the project, which aligns with her interests in skiing, conservation, and ecology.

Further information about the project can be found through the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, which has reported on the initiative and Riesberg's involvement.