We would like to congratulate Norm Weaver for earning the Boettcher Foundation’s 2026 Impact Award for his decades of work advancing clean energy! Read more about Norm here: www.steamboatpilot.com/news/steambo...

Steamboat Springs resident recognized with Boettcher Foundation award

Steamboat Springs resident Norm Weaver has received the Boettcher Foundation’s 2026 Impact Award, an organizational alumni award that recognizes individuals that have demonstrated significant leadersh...

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Western Resilience Center submitted a 21 page public comment on the Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development project. Check out a summary of our comments below. westernresilience.substack.com/p/western-re...

Western Resilience Center comments on Stagecoach Mountain Ranch

With technical expertise spanning energy, transportation, waste and resilient land and water, it is part of our mission at Western Resilience Center to serve as a nonpartisan, local resource to the co...

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Western Resilience Center is establishing a regional hub for collaborating on all things climate. Learn more on our blog:

Western Resilience Center establishing regional hub, community resource

Creating a center for learning, collaboration, action

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Wet meadows are our region's second most important water reservoir after snowmelt, so restoring the land in California Park is important. Our crews build rock structures that help fill in channels created by cattle and elk, allowing water to be absorbed and stored in the meadow longer.

Your voice matters, especially in local elections where policies impact your daily life. Read below for tips on voter registration, polling places and doing your research.

Everything you need to know to vote in Routt County

Mark your calendar for Nov. 4

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Western Resilience Center, formerly known as Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), has rebranded to clarify what we do and why it matters. We remain focused on reducing emissions and building resilience for a healthy environment and connected community. Learn more 👇

Same roots, new name: YVSC is now Western Resilience Center

Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is renaming to Western Resilience Center in order to clarify the organization’s work and its impacts.

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When Matt Cooper heard the Colowyo and Trapper mines are closing, he saw a few options: leave the Yampa Valley to find a coal job elsewhere, transition with the energy industry, or be left behind. From that journey was born the family-owned High Altitude Geothermal. Read more 👇

High Altitude, high hopes: Family forges new path amidst coal transition

For the Coopers, being a leader in Northwest Colorado’s energy transition started with family.

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Listen to YVSC's own Ryan Messinger speak on the process of using nature to restore waterways in this piece from @publicnewsservice.bsky.social !

'Sticks and Stones' process taps nature to help restore waterways

Waterways in Colorado and across the arid West face increased threats from prolonged drought and other impacts of a changing climate, and a growing grassroots movement is using a low-tech

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"I was surprised to learn that many ranchers simultaneously understand and even appreciate (beavers') presence. Not only that, but issues relating to water use and local grass health often came up in conversations and interviews." Read more from YVSC Intern Luke Bedell below 👇

Intern Highlight: Uniting the land's hardest workers — ranchers and beavers

I’m Luke Bedell, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC)’s Resilient Land & Water intern.

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We made wonderful, beautiful, messy, organic land art yesterday with a big group of people! We learned about temporary land art and the local biodiversity. Thanks to @yvsustainability.bsky.social and all who came! #landart #earthart #environmentalart #mandala

Modern wildfires burn hot, scorching soil and making it hard for the forest to regrow on its own. Luckily, there's a lot humans can do to help. Check out this story by @jillbergman.bsky.social to learn more about these fires and how we can care for the forests in after they burn.

The Yampa Valley is dry; the river has dropped, and our soil is thirsty. This is a great time to address the irrigation of lawns and landscapes in our urban areas and to be reminded of the community outdoor watering schedule.

Guest Column: Reduce urban water use by watering at the right time

The Yampa Valley is dry; the river has dropped, and our soil is thirsty. This is a great time to address the irrigation of lawns and landscapes in our urban areas and to be reminded...

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Do EV batteries catch on fire easily? How do they drive in the snow? Find answers to these questions and more in the second installment of our EV Experts series by @jillbergman.bsky.social!

EV Experts: Fact vs. Fiction Part II

Read Part 1 of the EV Experts series here.

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YVSC is moving! We are excited to announce we are establishing a permanent headquarters and regional hub for climate and resilience in downtown Steamboat Springs at 602 Oak Street. Learn more 👇

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Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is excited to share the news that the organization is moving its office and establishing its permanent headquarters and regional hub for climate and resilien...

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Conserving or repairing the functionality of wetlands is a tool to fight drought and climate change, benefitting biodiversity, wildlife, agriculture, and even recreation. Learn more about the work happening to restore our local wetlands below! 👇👀 Art and story by @jillbergman.bsky.social

Benefits of Biodiversity: Valuable wet meadows

To read the first part of the Benefits of Biodiversity series, click here.

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Check out this article from YVSC's Climate Corner and @jillbergman.bsky.social on all things biodiversity, from beavers to Boreal toads to life-saving cancer medications.

Benefits of Biodiversity: A balancing act for all

The wide variety of life on earth is described by the term “biodiversity,” a contraction of the words biological and diversity that was first used in the 1980s.

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YVSC's spring interns are already hard at work on their awesome projects! They are Willa Owens, Madeline Perigaut and Bri Hicks, and they're working on community engagement, mapping projects and wet meadow restoration education.🌱

YVSC's own Paul Bony had a great time touring geothermal systems in Framingham, MA. with the Thermal Energy Network Committee! Check out this story from @buildingdecarb.bsky.social for photo evidence that learning about geothermal is a blast.

Seeing the Invisible: A Trip to Framingham, Massachusetts’ Geothermal Network

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Want a professionally designed AND waterwise yard? Resource Central's Garden In A Box kits are specifically tailored to Colorado, and the included plant-by-number maps remove all gardening guesswork. Join the interest list to be notified when gardens go on sale March 4!

Garden In a Box Store - only from Resource Central

Beautiful landscapes made easy! Shop Garden In A Box for pre-planned, water conscious gardens to replace your thirsty turf.

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Wondering if there's enough chargers to get an electric vehicle? Most people meet all their EV charging needs by charging at home. Apps like PlugShare can help you locate charging locations when planning trips. If you get energy from YVEA, check out their $500 home charger rebate program.

Energy assessments are a great way to make your home safer and more comfortable, and save on your heating bills.

Talking Green: Make your home safer, more comfortable with an energy assessment

With a high cost of living and cold weather throughout the winter, you may be looking for ways to cut back on spending and keep your home warmer. Improving the energy efficiency of your home...

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We're so inspired by the community members who've taken important strides toward climate action in 2024. Check out those recognized with a 2024 Sustainability Award below!

2024 Sustainability Awards

Each year, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) presents awards to community members and groups who have taken significant steps toward promoting a healthier, greener future for the local commun...

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To learn more, visit yvsc.org/electric-vehicle-ambassadors/or send a question to info@yvsc.org to talk to a real live EV Expert. Thanks to Drive Electric Colorado for the information in this post!

In 2024, our natural climate solutions team came together with over 470 community members to restore 690 acres of land, 12,883 feet of streambank, and plant 2,285 trees. Check out the impact report to learn more about what we can achieve together. 💪

YVSC 2024 Natural Climate Solutions Projects Report

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