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Activism

  • 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 LaPlata 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”

  • LaPlata 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”

    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” 

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    Regional Links 
    College Related
    National/International Organization
    Government and Political Resources
    Food and Freedom Links

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  • Bureau of Land Management - land patents, issues, etc. 

  • Bureau of Reclamation - water management issues in the west

  • EPA Envirofacts - searchable database of EPA data, create reports based on city, state, zip code 

  • National Forest Service - timber sale information 

  • National Renewable Energy Lab - a leading agency in energy technology R&D. 

  • NOAA Environmental Information Services - a ton of data, pics, maps, weather info 

  • National Park Service - neat site on the parks, their past and plans for the future 

  • US Fish and Wildlife Service - lots of stuff on wildlife/habitat management issues 

  • US Forest Service - good info on land management issues 

  • US Geological Survey - "reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the Earth" 

  • USGS Water Resources of Colorado - Colorado District of USGS water research and management agency 

  • USGS Biological Resources Division - links to many research and science centers, searchable database 

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    Food and Freedom Links “ Hunger is human made ” - Frances Moore Lappe  Back to top

  • Food First - is a member-supported, nonprofit 'peoples' think tank and education-for-action center. Their work highlights root causes and value-based solutions to hunger and poverty around the world, with a commitment to establishing food as a fundamental human right.

  • The Hunger Site - feed a hungry child

  • Mycova Mushroom Cultivation - explore the possibilities of composting with mushrooms

  • Native Seed/Search - Preserving the crop seeds that connect Native American Cultures to their lands

  • Organic Consumers Association - Campaigning for Food Safety, Organic Agriculture, Fair Trade & Sustainability.

  • COPA(Colorado OrganicProducers Association) - Formed in 1987 to provide education, information, and networking services of Colorado organic food products.

  • The Center for Food Safety - is a public interest and environmental advocacy organization that works to address the impacts of our food production system on human health, animal welfare and the environment.

  • CorpWatch- counters corporate-led globalization through education and activism. They work to foster democratic control over corporations by building grassroots globalization--a diverse movement for human rights, labor rights and environmental justice.

  • Genetically Engineered Food Alert - is a coalition of seven organizations united in their commitment to testing and labeling genetically engineered food. 

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