The Colorado Plateau is canyon country, a high desert of red rock, slickrock, and impossible geometry carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries over unimaginable time. It holds the Grand Canyon and a constellation of other wonders, some of the darkest night skies in America, and living cultures whose relationship with this land reaches back thousands of years. Few landscapes on Earth so directly stir the human sense of awe.
The conservation groups here defend public lands and wild rivers, work in partnership with Native nations to protect cultural landscapes, and stand against the energy development that would fragment this quiet country. Their work honors a simple idea: that some places are worth keeping whole for their beauty alone.
Environmental Organizations in This Bioregion
191 organizations working across this landscape.
2030, Inc. / Architecture 2030
Architecture 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from the major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central solution to the climate crisis
4CORE
4CORE is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Durango, CO, United States of America, it is included in the Ideal...
Adaptive Sports Association
The mission of the Adaptive Sports Association is to provide outdoor, sports, and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. These activities are provide...
Amigos Bravos
Amigos Bravos is a river protection and restoration advocacy organization guided by social justice principles, and working to preserve the ecological and cultural in...
AREI, Inc
AREI, Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Aspen, CO, United States of America, it is included in the Ide...
Aspen Valley Land Trust
PROTECTING THE OPEN LAND AND SPECIAL PLACES OF THE ROARING FORK AND MIDDLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEYS FOR WILDLIFE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMUNITY FOREVER.
Azulita Project
The Azulita Project pursues action-based solutions to the plastic problem.
Bears Ears Partnership
Protecting and building respect for the cultural and natural resources of the greater Bears Ears region.
Bikepacking Roots
Bikepacking Roots is dedicated to the support and advancement of bikepacking, the growth of a diverse bikepacking community, and the conservation of the landscapes a...
Blue River Watershed Group
To promote, protect, and restore a healthy Blue River watershed through cooperative community education, stewardship, and resource management.
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
To expand the potential of people with special needs and disabilities through meaningful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences.
Canyonlands Field Institute
We are an outdoor education organization working to connect people to the Colorado Plateau.
Central Colorado Conservancy
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT IN PERPETUITY THE IMPORTANT NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, SCENIC, HISTORIC LANDS, AND THE WATER RESOURCES AND RIPARIAN AREAS IN CEN...
Clean Energy Economy for the Region, CLEER
CLEER is based in Garfield County, Colorado, home of the state’s second-highest concentration of oil and gas activity. It was founded in 2008 with the goal of c...
Cloud City Conservation Center
Cloud City Conservation Center fosters pathways to a healthier planet and community through initiatives that inspire the conservation of our natural environment. Our...
Coldharbour Institute
Coldharbour Institute is a learning laboratory where we demonstrate regenerative living practices that bring health to our bodies, land, and communities. It is our m...
Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute
Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with biodiversity & wildlife. Based in ESTES PARK, CO...
Colorado Headwaters Land Trust
TO CONSERVE AND STEWARD THE OPEN LANDS AND NATURAL CHARACTER OF THE HEADWATERS OF THE COLORADO RIVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Colorado West Land Trust
Colorado West Land Trust was originally founded by a few family farmers in Palisade, Colorado in 1981. During the energy boom, these farmers feared the selling off ...
Community Agriculture Alliance
To preserve agriculture in the Yampa Valley by initiating and supporting programs and policies that benefit and connect producers, consumers, and the community.
Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)
CORE HAS BEEN HELPING THE ROARING FORK VALLEY SAVE ENERGY AND CUT CARBON EMISSIONS SINCE 1994. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE FOLLOWING "CORE" VALUES: CLEAN AIR, STAB...
Conejos Clean Water
The mission of Conejos Clean Water is to build public awareness and encourage advocacy and education around environmental, social, economic, and food justice issues...
Conservation Lands Foundation
Our mission is to protect, restore, and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
Conservation Legacy
Fostering conservation service in support of communities and ecosystems.
Crested Butte Land Trust
To forever protect and steward open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife, and ranching, thus contributing to Gunnison County’s unique heritage and quality of life.
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association
The mission of Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association is to build, maintain, and advocate for sustainable trails, and to steward the landscapes of Crested Butte and...
Diablo Canyon Group Inc. (Diablo Trust)
The Diablo Trust land area is comprised of 426,000 acres of working ranches that span rim forests, ephemeral lakes and expansive grasslands in the uplands of the Lo...
Dolores River Boating Advocates
Dolores River Boating Advocates protects and enriches the recreational and ecological values of the Dolores River through advocacy, stewardship and education.
Durango Nature Studies
Durango Nature Studies has been bringing hands-on, nature-based, science education to the Four Corners community since 1994. We teach students, adults, and families...
Durango Nordic
Durango Nordic provides opportunities for Nordic skiing and other human-powered outdoor recreation to people of all ages, skills, and backgrounds in SW Colorado
Durango Trails
Durango Trails plans, builds and maintains trails; educates trail users and creates connections.
dZi Foundation
We envision a world of thriving, inclusive, and resilient communities that have achieved shared prosperity on their terms.
Eagle River Coalition
The Eagle River Coalition protects and enhances the waterways and riparian areas of the Eagle River Watershed and parts of the Upper Colorado, as well as their trib...
Eagle Valley Land Trust
Eagle Valley Land Trust plays a leading role in protecting our most precious lands, while educating our community about the benefits of conserving the rural charac...
Eagle Valley Wild
Eagle Valley Wild (EVW) is a non-profit conservation photography enterprise that provides professional photographic services and imagery to conservation-related org...
Earth Law Center
Our mission is to advance ecocentric laws, policies, and governance for the well-being of Earth Community.
EcoFlight
ECOFLIGHT ADVOCATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF REMAINING WILD LANDS AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH THE USE OF SMALL AIRCRAFT. THE AERIAL PERSPECTIVE AND OUR EDUCATIONAL PRO...
Ecuadorian Rivers Institute
Helping to protect and conserve unique watershed resources in Ecuador
Elevate Nepal
Elevate Nepal, Inc. (EN) is donor-funded 501c3 nonprofit organization led by a five-person American and European Executive Board of Directors based in Flagstaff, Ar...
Energetics Education
Energetics Education is the non-profit providing the Solar Rollers program. Our mission is to inspire young people to develop knowledge in the field of energy and em...
Environmental Initiatives Fund - Northern Arizona University Foundation
Estes Valley Land Trust
We are a local land trust that started in 1987 and has preserved 10,000 acres of land. We work with private landowners, local governments, and othet nonprofits to p...
Evoke Family Foundation
The mission of the Evoke Family Foundation is to reduce financial barriers by providing grants to families of adolescents and young adults seeking behavioral, mental...
Extraordinary Journeys Foundation
Advancing responsible travel by funding conservation, wildlife protection, and community-led initiatives that safeguard the places we explore.
Field Institute of Taos
Active, hands-on outdoor education and promoting healthy lifestyles
Fire Adapted Colorado
Connecting and empowering wildfire resilience leaders to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes.
Flagstaff Activist Network
Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition envisions a world where everyone can see the Milky Way where they live
Flagstaff Foodlink
Flagstaff Foodlink cultivates and celebrates local, healthy, equitable, and resilient food systems in our community.
Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival
The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival’s mission is to provide a cultural alternative to the mainstream commercial film experience and to celebrate, promote, nurture ...
Flagstaff Trails Initiative
The Flagstaff Trails Initiative is a user agnostic, nonprofit organization that is focused on taking Flagstaff's trails from good to extraordinary.