Experience Sustainable Luxury: Black Desert Resort’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Energy Conservation

Water Conservation

Waste Management

Environmental Stewardship

Resort Initiatives

Recognition & Accolades

Endangered Species: The resort hosts endangered fish species in its lakes, demonstrating responsible land stewardship. The resort partners with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Tech University to help conserve endangered Virgin River chub.
Public Footpaths: Black Desert Resort features nearly 7 miles of footpaths for public enjoyment, preserving 300 acres of land.
Native Wildlife: Black Desert Resort is home to numerous animal species, including coyotes, kit foxes, quail, roadrunners, leopard lizards, gopher snakes, and canyon tree frogs. Thirteen sensitive species protected by state and/or federal law are found within the area including peregrine falcons, desert tortoises and gila monsters.

Black Desert Resort embraces an eco-friendly approach to dining, offering seasonal menus that highlight locally and regionally sourced ingredients, along with organic, freshly picked produce and herbs from local growers.
The Black Desert Spa also incorporates locally sourced sustainable products in its treatments when possible.

2023 Utah Green Building Award: Black Desert Resort epitomizes an organization committed to promoting eco-friendly business and community through both innovative and sustainable practices. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and design principles, the team at Black Desert Resort is creating the most eco-friendly resort ever built, setting new standards for eco-conscious hospitality. The new southern Utah resort will implement high-efficiency HVAC systems, low-voltage wiring, efficient irrigation systems, water recycling methods, a system that maximizes energy reuse, and more.
Audubon International Award (in progress): Black Desert Resort qualified for the yearlong process to be awarded a Platinum Certified Signature Sanctuary Award. Signature Sanctuary Certification is specifically designed for properties undergoing renovation or new development with the goal of ensuring sustainable design, construction, and long-term management of golf courses, resorts, and communities. The Platinum Certification level offers the opportunity to encompass an entire resort under one certification umbrella. If awarded, we would become the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in Utah and the first Platinum Certified Signature Sanctuary in the world.

Sustainability & Conservation