Durango Nordic Center

Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is a nonprofit organization based in Silverton, Colorado, dedicated to advancing research and education related to mountain ecosystems. Through various citizen science initiatives and educational programs, MSI engages the community in monitoring environmental changes and fostering resilience in the San Juan region. With a focus on critical areas such as water, climate, and forest health, MSI collaborates with local partners to conduct impactful research and restoration projects. Their commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in their diverse programs aimed at educating and empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. Generated from the website

Southwest Conservation Corps, founded as a nonprofit agency in 1998, provides young women and men with various educational opportunities through employment projects. It offers projects that promote personal growth and development of social skills. The agency annually serves more than 250 individuals through a variety of programs. Southwest Conservation Corps provides a range of programs, including leadership and backcountry programs, day crews, and front country and community corps programs. The agency operates from its headquarters in Durango, Colo., with other offices in Tucson, Ariz., and Alamosa, Colo. Its range of projects includes fuels reduction, erosion control, tree planting, trail building, fencing and weed removal. Southwest Conservation Corps provides a trained work force for several projects.