Western Resilience Center

Western Resilience Center Ensuring people and places are healthy and vibrant, now and into the future. 🌱💡

(Formerly Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. Same roots, new name.)

See "Notes" tab for more about us and our projects programs and pages! See "Events" tab for upcoming Talking Green and other fun events!

Water Tip: Conserve on water and save on bills with tiered water rates from City of Steamboat Springs - Government and M...
06/03/2026

Water Tip: Conserve on water and save on bills with tiered water rates from City of Steamboat Springs - Government and Mount Werner Water & Sanitation District.

Western Resilience Center is excited to welcome Liz Schnackenberg to our Board of Directors!Liz holds a Master’s degree ...
06/01/2026

Western Resilience Center is excited to welcome Liz Schnackenberg to our Board of Directors!

Liz holds a Master’s degree in Watershed Science from Colorado State University, and spent 30 years working for the Forest Service as a hydrologist focused on watershed hydrology, riparian/wetland management, and post fire watershed effects. She has traveled the world working on wetland conservation and post wildfire emergency response planning.

Liz values not only the natural beauty of the state, but also sustaining the natural resources so that future generations can enjoy the Colorado that she grew up in.

Western Resilience Center's CARbon-Free Challenge starts tomorrow (June 1)! Sign up now to commit to taking human-powere...
05/31/2026

Western Resilience Center's CARbon-Free Challenge starts tomorrow (June 1)! Sign up now to commit to taking human-powered transportation (bike, walk, unicycle, etc.) at least once per week, log your miles and compete for the chance to win prizes at the end of challenge party.

Learn more and sign up at https://westernresilience.org/events/carbon-free-challenge/. Sign ups are accepted throughout the month.

Western Resilience Center is excited to welcome Anders Halverson to our Board of Directors! Anders has a Ph.D. in Ecolog...
05/30/2026

Western Resilience Center is excited to welcome Anders Halverson to our Board of Directors!

Anders has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and is the author of the book "An Entirely Synthetic Fish." Anders has taught at Yale University, the University of Colorado, and Colorado Mountain College. In recent years he has been entirely focused on climate change; he is currently the co-director of the Climate Solutions and Strategies program for Skill-up for Earth, a nonprofit organization that works all over the world to empower citizens with the skills they need to take effective climate action.

As this region continues to change—new climate, new buildings, new people discovering their own love for the area—Anders hopes he has something to contribute to a place that has shaped him in so many ways.

We would like to give a HUGE thank you to Soda Creek Elementary's 5th Grade Student Leadership team for supporting West...
05/29/2026

We would like to give a HUGE thank you to Soda Creek Elementary's 5th Grade Student Leadership team for supporting Western Resilience Center! The students raised money at their school and community for our tree planting projects during their math night and math bingo events.

We are inspired to see this next generation of leaders already planting the seeds for a brighter future.

Last week our Climate Crew volunteers joined the US Forest Service to plant 3,700 trees in the burn scar of the Big Red ...
05/27/2026

Last week our Climate Crew volunteers joined the US Forest Service to plant 3,700 trees in the burn scar of the Big Red Park fire in North Routt County. These plantings of lodgepole pine seedlings are focused on areas where the forest needs help regenerating. These seedlings have an 80% survival rate, making these plantings extra fun and impactful.

05/26/2026

If you know, you know. The Yampa River is a special river, following a natural hydrograph, supplying water for the local economy, and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to Northwest Colorado each year for...

Calling all bikers, walkers, skateboarders and other CARbon-Free commuters: Join Western Resilience Center's CARbon-Free...
05/26/2026

Calling all bikers, walkers, skateboarders and other CARbon-Free commuters: Join Western Resilience Center's CARbon-Free Challenge taking place June 1-30!

Commit to commuting with human-powered transportation at least once per week and log your miles for the chance to win awesome prizes at our end of challenge party.

Learn more and sign up before June 1 at https://westernresilience.org/events/carbon-free-challenge/

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602 Oak Street
Steamboat Springs, CO
80487

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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