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New Analysis of Green Infrastructure Suitability in Bear Creek Watershed
August is Water Quality Month, and this particular August marks Groundwork Denver’s tenth year protecting the water along Lower Bear Creek. We’ve been monitoring the water for a decade here…
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Groundwork Denver’s Sheridan Inspire Coordinator, Alex Tiscareño, created this poem inspired by Pride themes and what environmental justice means to him. Por Nuestra Tierra In the tapestry of my…
Read MoreWhat is Safety in a Racist Environment?
Ahead of Groundwork Denver’s Earth Day tree planting events in April, 2023, nearly 20 volunteers – including many high schoolers – knocked on more than 500 doors and spoke directly…
Read MoreTesting the Waters: Moving Towards Water Equity
Our lives depend on water, from drinking and sanitation to growing food and maintaining ecosystems. But water equity is a growing crisis in many parts of the country. Intensive farming…
Read MoreOur new mission, and what it means for us in our 20th year.
Twenty years ago, a group of community leaders came together to address the gap in engaging residents in community-based solutions to environmental issues in our metro area. When the founders…
Read More48 miles on a Purple Stallion
This story begins years ago, in the city of Sheridan as a young 19-year-old Joe Cordova wakes up just before 5 am for work. Why so early you ask? Joe…
Read MoreAAPI Statement of Solidarity
TRIGGER WARNING: The following contains discussion of violence against Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific Islander presenting or identifying individuals and communities. No detailed or graphic descriptions are used. We are…
Read MoreThe Platte Farm Open Space Project has Officially Been Completed After 14 Years of Hard Work
In the heart of Denver’s urban center, Platte Farm Open Space exists as an oasis of nature, movement, and togetherness. Walking trails wind through the park, and life abounds in…
Read MoreEnergy Programs Director Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Denver Communities
For Sadot Castañeda, Groundwork Denver’s Energy Programs Director, promoting sustainability in Denver isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life. Sadot joined Groundwork Denver as a Green Team member in…
Read MoreCommittee Mobilizes to Advance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Groundwork Denver
If you hear Groundwork Denver staff talking about the JEDI Committee, they’re not talking about a fan club for a famous sci-fi series. At Groundwork Denver, the JEDI Committee works…
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