The Greenway Foundation

A cleaner, safer, more accessible river for all.

Ever biked along the South Platte River, picnicked in Confluence Park, attended a SPREE excursion or summer camp, or caught a trout in downtown Denver? Then you know The Greenway Foundation’s work.

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We are a group of passionate stewards who care for the South Platte River and its tributaries, and for the people who live, work, and play along its banks.

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Chompers – Mission 1

Chompers

Go outside with drawing supplies. Find a comfy spot. Lay on your back and look up at the sky. What shapes do you see in the clouds? Draw what you see.

Donny Roush

Stormwater Education & Outreach, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, City & County of Denver

Today, our river is much healthier because of the work of The Greenway Foundation. In particular, I work closely with TGF’s education wing – South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE). SPREE helps the City and County of Denver mightily with our stormwater education and outreach requirements, obligations rooted in the Clean Water Act.

Each year, SPREE delivers lessons about water quality to about 10,000 students. These young people learn the how and why of sustainable water behaviors. This impacts their environmental behaviors now and into the future. They share what they learn with their families and friends. I love working with SPREE because of these positive, lasting results. Among Colorado environmental education programs, I know of none better than SPREE.

Chompers – Mission 6

Litter is trash that isn’t thrown away properly. It makes parks less fun to be in, and can hurt animals and plants. With an adult – and some gloves – pick up litter in your neighborhood or local park.

Ashley Dodge

Director of Growth, BIGWIDESKY

I loved volunteering with The Greenway Foundation for Washington University in St. Louis’s day of service. It gave me a chance to meet members in the community that also care about our waterways. You can share all the memes, articles, and long winded diatribes online or you can roll up your sleeves, put on some gloves, and actively work to make a difference. This made me feel more connected and inspired to join as a FRoG (Friend of Greenway) to continue to support this great cause.

Kate B.

Parent of SPREE Summer Camper

(My child) came home excited to share what she learned every day. Thank you and well done! You all did a fantastic job — such great content and the kids were so jazzed every day.

Arlin

Greenway Leadership Corps Member

GLC has definitely changed the way I view the environment. My favorite part of GLC has been being able to go and do things I wouldn’t usually do, like rafting and trail building. I thought that was a really fun experience that you don’t usually get the chance to experience and I made a lot of really cool memories during those trips.

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