Environment
Collegiate Peaks Trout Unlimited Chapter receives grant for $4,500(0)
The chapter, based in Salida and Buena Vista, proposes to conduct assessment and stakeholders meetings for the South Arkansas River to create a plan for conservation and restoration of the entire river corridor.
Schwartz urges open process for recently announced Division of Wildlife and Division of Parks merger(0)
In a challenging budget year, the legislature, Department of Natural Resources and Governor’s office see the consolidation as a means to minimize lost services given declining revenues.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado announces 40+ volunteer projects for 2011(0)
If you’re looking for a unique way to give back to Colorado’s trails and outdoor places, or a rewarding way to get outside with your family, VOC has plenty of exciting opportunities available this season.
Guidestone seeks Farmhands Program Assistant(0)
Guidestone’s Farmhands Education Program provides hands-on, experiential farm and nature-based educational opportunities to school groups, custom contract groups, children and families. Farmhands curriculum focuses on nature appreciation, ecological understanding, traditional arts, sustainable agriculture and human health and nutrition.
Geothermal power potential(1)
A $50k study grant was awarded to the City of Salida to conduct thermal gradient testing at the Poncha Springs Hot Springs site.
Healthy children, healthy planet is topic of free discussion course(0)
GARNA (The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association) is sponsoring a Northwest Earth Institute discussion course called “Healthy Child, Healthy Planet” that explores creating healthy environments for children.
Local attends rally for clean energy jobs in Denver(8)
Over 200 solar industry professions gathered in protest against Xcel Energy’s latest move to suspend the extremely popular “Solar Rewards” program.
Colorado’s big solar full of holes(17)
Colorado’s first industrial solar energy project has run into fierce opposition from San Luis Valley ranchers, biologists and community members who say the project will destroy Saguache County’s centennial ranching sector, as many as 800-acres of wetland habitat and the regions world-class wildlife and tourism values.
Documentary film team offers free screening initiative in honor of Superfund anniversary(1)
For the week spanning December 6 and December 12, 2010, the TAR CREEK team will offer any grassroots, non-profit, community, or educational organization wishing to host a local film screening and discussion about the Superfund program a free TAR CREEK DVD and screening kit
Recycling – proximity motivates people(1)
If there is a recycling bin near a trash receptacle, they will recycle instead. But if it is not convenient, then the recycling ends up in the trash.
Green Property: The Power of Community Spirit(1)
“If you forget to put limits on people and assume that they are capable of fantastic things, then the impossible becomes possible.”
Annual Land Trust Fundraiser and Program featuring Nathan Ward(0)
The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas will be holding their annual fundraiser, this year titled “From Annapurna to the Arkansas – Why Conserving Land Matters: An Evening with Nathan Ward, Adventurer, Author, Photographer, and Conservationist”
Recent Comments