Green Resources
Making Choices that Make a Difference
Water
H2O Conserve – Quench your thirst for information on water scarcity, quality and conservation with the "Issues and Solutions" pages, which can be printed, emailed, downloaded and shared. The site also has elementary school curriculum and conservation learning projects. You can even calculate your own water footprint.
Water Legacy explains how recycling used domestic bathing water to flush toilets can reduce domestic fresh water consumption by 30%.
The Intermountain West Climate Summary provides the latest climate information in a simple compact document aimed at water managers, planners and policy makers with water-related interests.
Colorado Waterwise offers tools, resources and events aimed at conserving water.
The Western Water Policy Program highlights innovations in water policy and law, including economic and administrative reforms, technological innovations and social change.
The Colorado River Water Conservation District offers information about protection, conservation, use and development of the water resources of the Colorado River basin.
The Colorado Foundation for Water Education aims to promote better understanding of Colorado's water resources and issues by providing educational publications, river basin tours, professional development courses and much more. Also check out CFWE's Citizen's Guide to Colorado Climate Change.
CoCoRaHS (the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network) is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map rain, hail, and snow precipitation. Their page for teachers, with lesson plans, is here.
One Drop is a charitable organization that develops innovative projects with an international scope, in which water plays a central role in generating positive, sustainable effects for local and foreign populations.
Clean Energy
The Story of Stuff Project launched our brand new short film, The Story of Cap & Trade. It's a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the leading climate change solution on the table in Copenhagen and in the halls of Congress.
Repower America's "We" campaign seeks to switch America's electricity to energy sources with zero carbon emissions - within the next 10 years.
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy. The organization works in collaboration with the business, government, labor, and grassroots communities to create and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry.
The Natural Resources Law Center (NRLC) and partners have developed a comprehensive, free-access, searchable, web-based database of best management practices (BMPs) for the Intermountain West. The intention of this project of compiling BMPs is to protect all of the surface resources affected by oil and gas development – air and water quality, soils, vegetation, visual aesthetics, tranquility, health and safety, wildlife and other resources. The database now includes more than 4000 records of BMPs currently in use, required and/or recommended in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
25 x’25 has issued rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America – to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar and biofuels by the year 2025.
The US Dept of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offers resources on everything from saving energy at home to accessing Recovery Act resources and tax incentives.
Solar Energy International offers hands-on workshops and online courses on designing, installing and maintaining renewable energy systems.
Albert A. Bartlett is Professor Emeritus in Nuclear Physics at Colorado University at Boulder. His website provides articles, presentations, and interviews concerning his work with population, sustainability, and energy.
Our Energy System is an informative, interactive guide to understanding how different energy sources are used in the residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.
Understanding Efficiency is an interactive guide that allows you to pinpoint common energy losses at home and on the road.
EverBlue is the continuing educaiton devision of the International Academy of Design & Technology-Chicago. Everblue aims to create the workforce for a clean energy economy and promote energy security.
Waste Reduction
"Stop Trashing the Climate," co-authored by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Eco-Cycle and GAIA, proves a Zero Waste approach is one of the fastest, cheapest and most effective strategies to protect the climate.
Ecocycle explains how reducing waste disposed in landfills and incinerators can have climate benefits equivalent to removing 20 percent of U.S. coal-fired power plants.
Green Living
National Geographic's "Green Guide" offers tools for making green choice in our daily lives - from greener gardening and travel to advice on the choices we make every day.
Eco-Cycle eStore offers a wide variety of carefully-researched products that can help you and your community prevent pollution, conserve resources and reach Zero Waste.
Carbon Footprint, Ltd offers a calculator tool that can help you can offset / neutralise your emissions.
How Consumers Can Affect Climate Change is a National Public Radio interview examining how changes in the American lifestyle can lead to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
The Climate-Friendly Gardener is a guide to the science linking soil, plants, and climate change, along with practical tips for a more climate-friendly garden.
Chasing Green offers helpful tips and suggestions for a more environmentally conscious lifestyle, and provides green living strategies for home, work or travel.
The Center for ReSource Conservation provides a set of energy efficiency resources and green building tips.
CU-Boulder's CASE for Sustainability Program identifies and provides Communication students at the University of Colorado opportunities to serve their communities in the interest of environmental sustainability.
For State Residents
The International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology provides economic, environmental and social benefits to economically disadvantaged individuals and communities and offers education and training that builds local capacity.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s offers links to energy efficiency and renewable energy educational and training resources and opportunities.
The Colorado Climate Network offers a downloadable publication entitled “Best Practices for Climate Protection: A Local Government Guide.”
The Governor’s Energy Office offers information about energy rebates, new construction, codes, programs for schools and income-based programs.
Within the next 100 years, Colorado may face a temperature increase of up to 6 degrees F, significantly less snowpack, scarce surface water availability, and widespread forest fire risks as climate change progresses. This article discusses the potential impact these changes may have on Colorado’s tourism, natural resources, agriculture, and health sectors.
What Every Westerner Should Know About Oil Shale is a project by CU-Boulder's Center of the American West designed to present information to Westerners as they consider the possibilities and potential pitfalls of oil shale development in the 21st century.
Colorado Public Radio reports that Colorado's pika are doing better than expected despite their vulnerability to increased temperatures.
