High Plains Environmental Nonprofits
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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Using the power of science, education for all and stewardship to support and protect nature.
The Ember Alliance
We are dedicated to creating a kind, diverse, effective, and robust fire management organization supporting fire resiliency in the face of a climate change,…
350 Colorado
350 Colorado is working locally to help build the global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and transition to a sustainable future.
Boulder Climbing Community
We envision a world where climbers are stewards of the crag, not merely users. Where land managers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts can come together…
Cherry Hills Land Preserve
Quincy Farm is a 17.5-acre property that was graciously donated to the City of Cherry Hills Village by Catherine (“Cat”) Anderson. Quincy Farm is…
The Lockwood Foundation
The Lockwood Foundation creates opportunities for people with limited mobility to access the trails and inclusive mountain communities through technology and community strength.
Agroecology Fund
The Agroecology Fund is a multi-donor fund that supports just and sustainable food systems.
B Local Colorado
B Local Colorado brings together the over 131 Certified B Corps in the state to use business as a force for good.
Bike Fort Collins
Advocates for Safe and Enjoyable Cycling in Fort Collins, Colorado
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Our mission at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is the conservation of birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education and…
Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance exists to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder County, Colorado area by improving the…
Cannabis Certification Council
The Council is a nonprofit standard holding body whose mission is to educate the industry and consumers about sustainable and quality practices . Through…
Village Earth
Village Earth helps reconnect communities to the resources that promote human well-being by enhancing social and political empowerment, community self-reliance and self-determination. We do…
Western Resource Advocates
WRA advances practical, science-based solutions to cut pollution, conserve water, protect wildlife habitat, and build resilient, livable communities.
Women in Sustainability
Women in Sustainability is a collective of people passionate about climate and social justice. We activate that passion into collective action through education, advocacy,…
Colorado Open Lands
Colorado Open Lands' mission is to preserve the significant Open Lands and natural heritage of Colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservation,…
Global Greengrants Fund
Global Greengrants Fund believes solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global network…
Colorado Water Trust
The mission of Colorado Water Trust is to restore water to Colorado's rivers.
Resource Central
Resource Central engages 100,000 community members annually in conservation actions to save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy.
Southern Plains Land Trust
We are a non-profit dedicated to protecting habitat for prairie wildlife. We have found that the best way to do this is to buy…
Denver Urban Gardens
Denver Urban Gardens (just call us DUG) is one of the largest independent network of food-producing gardens in the country.
Environmental nonprofits in the High Plains bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the High Plains bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 187 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the High Plains bioregion. The 49 that report revenue bring in a combined $163.2 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the High Plains bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Colorado Open Lands (Lakewood, CO), at $51.3 million. Next are Global Greengrants Fund, Colorado Water Trust, Resource Central and Southern Plains Land Trust.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (70), Land Conservation (67), Wildlife Biodiversity (36) and Education Advocacy (34).
Which states have the most organizations in the High Plains bioregion?
By number of organizations: Colorado (182), New Mexico (2) and Texas (2).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the High Plains bioregion?
Colorado Outward Bound School, founded in 1963, is the oldest with a founding year on record.
Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.
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