San Juan Mountains Environmental Nonprofits
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Mountain Studies Institute
Environmental research and education nonprofit providing "science people can use" to address the challenges facing the San Juan Mountains.
LightHawk
LightHawk flies to save the earth. LightHawk exists because we know excellent conservation work can be done with aircraft. Most conservation groups are unaware…
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.
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…
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 provided regardless…
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and…
Mountain Roots Food Project
The programs and activities of Mountain Roots promote the holistic role that food plays in creating a healthy society on both a community and…
Conservation Legacy
Fostering conservation service in support of communities and ecosystems.
Conservation Lands Foundation
Our mission is to protect, restore, and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
Earth Law Center
Our mission is to advance ecocentric laws, policies, and governance for the well-being of Earth Community.
San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA)
SJMA empowers local residents and visitors to explore, learn about, and protect the spectacular lands of Southwest Colorado.
San Juan Citizens Alliance
San Juan Citizens Alliance advocates for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands – the foundations of resilient communities, ecosystems and economies in the…
La Plata Open Space Conservancy
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to permanently protect, for the benefit of the community and the general public, lands in southwest Colorado that…
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…
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
The Lake Fork Valley Conservancy (LFVC) protects, enhances, and advocates for the natural integrity of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River Basin. We…
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…
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 from…
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.
Fire Adapted Colorado
Connecting and empowering wildfire resilience leaders to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes.
Environmental nonprofits in the San Juan Mountains bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the San Juan Mountains bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 28 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the San Juan Mountains bioregion. The 13 that report revenue bring in a combined $71.2 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the San Juan Mountains bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Conservation Legacy (Durango, CO), at $57.4 million. Next are Conservation Lands Foundation, Mountain Studies Institute, Earth Law Center and San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA).
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Land Conservation (18), Climate Energy (9), Water Rivers (7) and Education Advocacy (4).
Which states have the most organizations in the San Juan Mountains bioregion?
By number of organizations: Colorado (28).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the San Juan Mountains bioregion?
San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA), founded in 1976, 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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