• Horse Gulch Report - An analysis of Past, Present, and Potential future uses of FLC properties in the Horse Gulch area near Durango

• Student Life Center Self Sustainability 

• KDUR- check out the Ride share Program and the Making Waves Radio Show

• FLC Agriculture Home

• FLC Ethnobotany Page

• FLC Campus Ecology Home

• Waste Reduction Homepage - It's enlightening information, almost more than you can shake a stick at.

• Campaign for Americas Wilderness- "Works to permanently protect America's wild places for future generations"
• Oil and Gas Accountability Project- "Working to reduce the social, economic and environmental problems caused by oil and gas development"
• Colorado Wild- "Works tirelessly to protect and restore the habitat of native plants and animals"
• Dine Care- "Dine Citizens against ruining our environment"
• Great Old Broads for Wilderness- "Raising the public awareness of the importance of wilderness"
• Mineral Policy Center- "Protecting communities and environment"
• San Juan Citizens Alliance- “Organizers for the land and people of the San Juan Basin”
• The Wilderness Society- “Delivering to future generation’s unspoiled legacy of wild places”
• WILD PAC- “The political voice for wilderness and public lands protection”
• Zero Emissions Research Initiatives- “Responding to all on Earth in terms of water, food, housing, health care, energy and jobs”  
• Trails 2000- local group that maintains and builds new trials, site has maps

Air

• Durango Air Quality Advisory Council- Provides an open forum that facilitates community discussions regarding Durango air quality.

Animals

• Colorado Division of Wildlife- State protection agency
• Wolf wood Refuge and Adoption- “State licensed non-profit refuge for wolves and wolf/dogs”

Consultants

• Alternative Engineering-  "Lighting efficiency analysis, solar energy classes”
• CSU Ext Service- Horticulture- “CSU resource for Horticulture”
• Earthly Ideas - Sustainable Development Strategies
• Ecos Consulting- “Ecological consulting nationwide network”
• Ecopshere Environmental Services- “Integrated environmental planning and natural resource management solutions”
• Natural Builders Guild- “Building a better planet one house at a time”

Education

• Durango Nature Studies - Hands-on outdoor nature education opportunities for adults, families and school children. Excellent volunteer opportunities for anyone in the Durango area!!
• Good Dirt Radio -  Local radio show digging up good dirt for a change!
• San Juan Basin Health Department - Environmental Department of the San Juan Basin with emphasis on air quality, food safety and septic tanks
• Colorado Native Plant Society- “Dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of Colorado’s native flora”
• Children’s Museum of Durango- “An educational and playful place for children of all ages”
• The San Juan Mountains Association- “A legacy of stewardship on public lands in southwest Colorado”

Energy

• Southwest Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SWCRES)- Promoting healthy communities through cleaner, more-efficient energy.
• La Plata Electric Green Power Program - Buy your power from the wind.

Food

• Blue Horizon Farm- “Pick your own produce, family farm”
• Butter Sweet Farm- “Producer’s of goat’s milk, cheese and soap”
• Carver Brewing Co. - Local brew masters supporting local products and striving for sustainability.
• CSU Ext Service- “CSU outreach program”
• Fox Fire Farm- “Promoting a healthy environment and healthy people through sustainable agriculture”
• James Ranch Grass-fed Beef- “Grass Finished Beef in the Animas Valley”
• Kiva Orchard- Family Farm orchard located in SW Colorado
• Durango Farmers Market - Locals farmers market
• Oakhaven: A Permaculture Center - Think, Grow, Eat and Buy locally
• Regional Agricultural Supply- Local farmers who strive to provide the community with clean, health foods.

Herbs

• Dancing Willow Herbs- “Wild crafted and organically grown herbs and products”
• Hummingbird Herbals- “Herbal products to aid with the health and wellbeing of the people of our community”

Land

• Animas Conservancy- “Land trust dedicated to preserving open space in La Plata County and Animas river watershed”
• City of Durango Parks- “Manages the operation of Durango’s parks, trails, open space, urban forest and more”
• Colorado Tree Coalition- “Leading Colorado’s efforts to preserve, renew and enhance community forests”
• Earthrise Community – An intentional, cooperative community in Durango, CO
• Forest Guardians- “Leading the fight to protect and restore the forests, rivers, grasslands and wilderness of the southwest”
• La Plata Open Space Conservancy- “A non-profit land trust protecting open lands in Southwest Colorado”

Recycling

• City of Durango Public Works- “Durango recycling”
• Habitat Home Supply- “New and used donated building supplies at 50-90% of retail cost”

Supplies

• Eco Home Center - Sustainable building supplies and home decor

Water

• Animas River Stakeholders- “Improving water quality and habitats in the Animas River”
• Ducks Unlimited- “Conservation of wetlands and habitats”
• Colorado Division of Water Resources- "To manage, distribute and promote stewardship of Colorado water”
• Friends of the Animas River- “Committed to the environmental well-being of the Animas River”
• Wright Water Engineering- “Water resource planning and water engineering services”
• Trout Unlimited- “To conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds”
• Wetlands Focus Group- “Non-profit partnership to preserve wetlands, riparian areas and associated uplands” 

• Amigos Bravos / Friends of the Wild Rivers - dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Río Grande watershed. 

• Colorado Environmental Coalition - grassroots organization dedicated to preserving the wild lands in our state 

• Glen Canyon Institute - issues surrounding Utah's Lake Powell reservoir 

• Grand Staircase-Escalante Information - information on our newest National Monument 

• Greater Yellowstone Coalition - group protecting our 1st National Park and surrounding region 

• High Country News - timely news about various issues affecting the West 

• Land and Water Fund of the Rockies - group working for environmental protection through law and policy in the Rockies and the desert southwest 

• Mountain Studies Institute - Educational and research program based in Silverton, Co.

• Plant Biodiesel- A company that provides information and equipment for small scale producers to make their own biodiesel

• Red Rock Forest- non-profit organization that uses education, public policy, the law, citizen action, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies to protect high desert oases.

• Rocky Mountain Institute - non-profit research organization with a global vision of sustainability 

• Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance - a very large group working to protect the unspoiled landscape of the Colorado Plateau 

• Southwest Colorado Fire Information Clearinghouse - The SW Colorado Fires Website is now available for accessing information about long-term recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Missionary Ridge Fire. Please check it out and tell friends and neighbors about the site. It will be updated regularly during the next several weeks and possibly years, while on-going efforts continue to reduce the effects of floods and the San Juan Public Lands work with residents to plan forest management in affected areas. 

• Southwest Center for Biological Diversity - "Protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy, education, and environmental law"

• Southwest Forest Alliance - coalition of 50 environmental groups in Arizona and New Mexico working to save the 11 national forests in the southwest 

• Stewardship Community - Sustainable community in Loveland, CO 

• SWEEP - Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

• TheSprawlSite.com- Focusing on sprawl within Colorado 

• The Slate / Wild Rockies Information Network - up to date info on environmental issues in the Northern Rockies 

• Utah Rivers Council - works to preserve the last free flowing rivers in Utah 

• Utah Wilderness Web Site - seeking to educate the nation on Utah's wilderness and the controversies which have arisen.

• CU Boulder Environmental Center - lots of links, regional and otherwise

• California Student Sustainability Coalition – Implementing environmentally sound practices in the UC system.

• Campus Greening Network- e-mail list of students who want to see what is going on art other schools

• Campus Green Vote- check out their summer workshop in Boulder 

• Campus Ecology - a project by the NWF 

• Campus Ecology at other Universities - what's going on at other campuses 

• Colorado Materials Exchange - Finding low or no cost materials and minimizing waste

• Exploring Environmental Ethics - Indiana University 

• EcoFoot - Michigan State University 

• Eco Versity - Sustainable Living/Earth-Based Living 

• Greening the Campus - Sustainability and Higher Education 

• Green Campus- A student-led outreach program designed to educate the campus community about the importance of energy efficiency.

• Lewis & Clark College- Information on Campus Planning for Climate Change

• National Farm to College- This program connect colleges and universities to local producers to provide local farm products for meals and special events on campus.

• Prescott College: Crossroads Center - Sustainable building design at Prescott College

• Second Nature - Environmental Stewardship on Colleges and Universities 

• Sierra Student Coalition - greening the campus at University of Texas at Austin 

• Student Conservation Association- provides students conservation jobs and internships

• St. Louis Community College- Sustainable building and having a sustainable master plan for colleges

• University of New Hampshire: Environmental Research Group - Research focusing on water & waste bioremediation 

• University of British Columbia-Campus Sustainability Office

• University of Iowa- Biomass Fuel Project

• University of Victoria- Water Reuse Initiative

• Western Washington University Environmental Center - Lots of links to local and

• Worldwatch Institute's Worldwatch University-Research tools, useful facts, and ideas on how to turn your interest in sustainability into action! national organizations

• The Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies - Oberlin College's sustainable building. Very Cool!

• Aprovecho Research Center- An intentional community where people come together to work towards a sustainable future. They live, study and teach the elements of one approach to a more eco-centered lifestyle.

• Bioneers-Visionary and Practical Solutions for Restoring the Earth.

• Biomimicry- "a new science that studies nature's models and then imitates or takes inspiration from these designs and processes to solve human problems"

• Blue Planet Project - International effort to protect the world's freshwater from privatization.

• BSOLR- Hundreds of links and lots of information on sustainability

• Center for Biological Diversity - Protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy, education, and environmental law

• Center For Environmental Citizenship - networking your leaders to protect the environment

• Center for a New American Dream – Helping Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice

• Cottonwood Institute- their mission is to inspire students to change the world through a blend of adventure and service they also teach students camping and wilderness survival skills

• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy – A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy

• Earth First - No compromise in defense of Mother Earth.

• Eco-Justice Ministries – An independent, ecumenical agency that helps churches answer the call to care for all of god’s creation

• Eco-Results! - Restoring and sustaining natural environment

• Eco-Earth - An Information Gateway Empowering the Movement for Environmental Sustainability
  Ecology Action Centre - various resources, searchable database 

• Envirolink - "the most comprehensive, up-to-date environmental resources available 

• Environmental Justice Resource Center - A resource, policy, and information clearinghouse on issues related to environmental justice

• Environmental Career Organization- An organization dedicated to environmental careers development. They have a lot of links to internships and jobs.

• Environmental News Network - environmental education and awareness 

• Forest Stewardship Council- "a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests"

• Gaia Forests Conservation Archive - "Vast Information on Rainforests, Forest Conservation and Biodiversity--and How to Help Save Them!" 

• Green Belt Movement- Grassroots non-government organization based in Kenya that teaches women how to cultivate and maintain trees.

• Green Schools Program- Using energy efficiency to strengthen schools.

• Greenpeace - leading environmental group worldwide 

• Green Museum - On-line museum of environmental art, featuring Durango environmental artist Shan Wells.

• Grist Magazine – Environmental News and Commentary

• Indigenous Environmental Network - An alliance of grassroots Indigenous People

• Life After the Oil Crash- Information on the current state of oil

• National Wildlife Federation - um, you know this one..... 

• The National Sustainable Farming Information Center - A lot of information about organic and sustainable farming.

• National Resource Defense Council – Environmental Action organization working within the legal system

•  Ocean Arks International - Leaders in the bio-remediation movement focusing on living machines

• Planetkeepers (EcoFuture) - "...projects, ideas and people on the 'net who are working for the health and well-being of life on Earth." 

• Post Carbon Institute- Information and analysis on energy issues and actions, initiatives and education which build community, boost local economies and reduce energy use

• Population Connection- Campus Activist Updates

• Rainforest Action Network - cool site emphasizing and promoting action

• Rainforest Portal- a site with a lot of information and links regarding the rainforest and how to help protect it.

• Small Farmer's Journal - Serving Independent Family Farmers and Craftsmanship in Agriculture Since 1976.

• Sea Shepherd Conservation Society – Investigating violations, enforcing laws, and protecting marine wildlife worldwide

• The Earth Times - lots of informed writing on global issues 

• Tourism Concern - Campaign for ethical and fairly traded tourism

• Union of Concerned Scientists - an excellent site !! great info from scientists working for a healthier future 

• Urban Ecology Center- A neighborhood based, non-profit community center located in Milwaukee dedicated to enhancing environmental awareness in their community.

• Village Earth - The Consortium for Sustainable Village-Based Development 

• Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives (ZERI)- Making Zero Emissions a world-wide industry standard

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