Environment

Solutions and stories that connect communities with the natural environment and working lands.

Solution Warmer Duds Allow Lander’s Civil Air Patrol to Support Winter Community Events

Local Champion:: Civil Air Patrol Wind River 044 Composite Squadron
Date funded:: January 29, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,850

Solution Tractor Rental Program Creates Opportunity for Taos Growers

Local Champion:: Taos Land Trust
Date funded:: December 13, 2023
Grant Amount:: $25,000

Solution Herding Cats: Weiser’s Spay and Neuter Program Tackles Overpopulation

Local Champion:: Weiser City Police Department
Date funded:: December 8, 2023
Grant Amount:: $9,991

Solution Forget Build-A-Bear: Lander Students Can Build a Skateboard and Important Life Skills At the Same Time

Local Champion:: Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:: November 28, 2023
Grant Amount:: $3,500

Solution Athletic Field Design Will Maximize Community Benefit in Monte Vista

Local Champion:: Monte Vista Schools
Date funded:: November 6, 2023
Grant Amount:: $26,830

Solution A New Year-Round Lander Walking Path Helps Seniors Get Their Steps In

Local Champion:: Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:: October 24, 2023
Grant Amount:: $29,995

Solution A Simple Lightbulb Helps Taos Homes Become More Energy Efficient

Local Champion:: Taos local
Date funded:: October 17, 2023
Grant Amount:: $5,300

Solution Fired Up: Students Build an Horno to Learn Questa’s Culinary Traditions

Local Champion:: A Questa Resident
Date funded:: October 16, 2023
Grant Amount:: $2,500

Solution Shade and Seating Make It Easier for Questa Residents To Gather and Connect

Local Champion:: Village of Questa
Date funded:: August 1, 2023
Grant Amount:: $13,452

Solution Libby Gives Locals a Safe Place to Swim With a Flow-Through Community Pond

Local Champion:: Libby Parks District
Date funded:: July 31, 2023
Grant Amount:: $20,000

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