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Address

High Country Conservation Center 737 Ten Mile Dr Frisco CO 80443 PO Box 4506 Frisco CO 80443

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(970) 668-5703

Email

info@highcountryconservation.org

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation in our mountain community.

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Ask Eartha: What are the benefits of composting?

Dear Eartha, I know composting is good for our environment. Outside of creating a healthier soil environment for plants, what other benefits does composting provide our community?  Thank you for the great question. Composting has been part of humankind since early civilizations began practicing agriculture. While the process has evolved over thousands of years, composting […]

Ask Eartha: Who Won the Green Scene Awards?

Dear Eartha, I have noticed a lot of businesses and community members working hard to make the county more environmentally friendly. Do their actions get recognized?It is great to hear that you have noticed environmental action being taken in Summit County! We are lucky to live in a place where businesses and individuals go out […]

Ask Eartha: How do I reduce my waste?

Recycling has always been the right thing to do. But now we know that recycling isn’t the only way to avoid throwing things in the trash. Sometimes, throwing away less stuff just means doing things differently.Brought to you by the letter ‘R’Since grade school, many of us have been taught the importance of the three […]

Ask Eartha: What’s the most eco-friendly water heating option for my home?

Dear Eartha, what’s the most eco-friendly water heating option for my home? What’s the next big thing in home heating? Electricity! That’s right – “electrification,” the act of swapping natural gas-fired appliances for those that run on renewable electricity, is a powerful way we can all fight climate change from the cozy comfort of our […]

Ask Eartha: How do I have a successful garden at Elevation?

Dear Eartha, every year about this time I start thinking about my summer vegetable garden. I get excited, spend too much money on seeds, and then get overwhelmed before the gardening season has really begun! What advice do you have for me?While I embrace the snow all winter, there’s nothing wrong with a little summer […]

Ask Eartha: How do I have a sustainable Valentine’s Day?

Dear Eartha, I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day, but I can’t stand all the waste that comes with it. How can we rethink Valentine’s Day to make it more sustainable while still celebrating love and affection?  As we step into the month of February, love’s enchanting aura fills the air. What better way to […]

Ask Eartha: How do solar panels work?

Dear Eartha, I’m interested in getting solar panels, but I have to admit…I’m not sure how they work. Can you break it down for me? Solar energy is the most abundant source of energy on Eartha. How abundant? In just 90 minutes, enough solar energy hits the planet to power worldwide energy consumption for a […]

Ask Eartha: Water Shortages

Dear Eartha, I’ve heard more and more about the water shortage impacting Colorado and other western states. What can I do to reduce the amount of water I use at home? Water conservation is a very important topic everywhere, but especially here in the western part of the US. While shortening your shower and installing […]

Ask Eartha: Vehicle Idling

Dear Eartha, I don’t have a garage, and it’s been really cold lately. I always let my car warm up for 10 – 15 minutes, but I feel guilty about it. Is it so wrong? What’s a better alternative? I get it – it’s been cold and snowy and cleaning off frozen windshields is definitely […]

Ask Eartha: Circular Economies

Dear Eartha, what is a circular economy? Are there any local examples? Great question, as this is a term that I hope we all hear more about in the future. Factors such as climate change, population growth, unsustainable lifestyles and dwindling resources are pressuring global economies to evolve. One such evolution is that circular economies […]

Ask Eartha: Energy conserving New Year’s resolutions

Dear Eartha, What can I do to conserve energy in 2024? As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the promise of a new one, it’s essential to reflect on our habits and choices that impact the environment. In the era of climate change and growing ecological concerns, there’s no better time to make […]

Climate justice in Colorado Event

Explore the intersection of Latin communities and climate action with Beatriz Soto, the Director of Protégete at Conservation Colorado. Join us on March 22nd at 6 p.m. to learn how we can craft equitable solutions for a more resilient future!