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The Greenway Foundation

Revitalizing Rivers. Reconnecting Communities.

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Become an advocate today! Join us and explore other easy ways to be a champion for the river we all love.

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Your Actions Make a Difference

Taking care of the watershed that takes care of us is not only rewarding, it’s necessary to our future. There are so many ways to be good stewards. Whether you donate money, volunteer time, share your knowledge, or all of the above—the good news is that every effort counts.

Together our actions add up to something incredible. The results are easy to see. And enjoy!

Our Ongoing Stewardship Projects

Clean Water Challenge team works to install a prototype device in a river flow simulator.

Clean Water Challenge

The Greenway Foundation hosts an annual, year-long competition for Colorado university students designed to address pollution in the South Platte River. This real-world competition has led to real change for our waterways.

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Nautilus installation by The Greenway Foundation along the Cherry Creek

Nautilus

Nautilus is an exciting project for Colorado’s waterways that was pioneered at Greenway’s Clean Water Challenge. By passively collecting trash, it has the potential to make a substantial difference in water quality and riparian environment. TGF is working with an engineer team to create the next iteration of Nautilus. It will be installed in the Cherry Creek between Blake Street and Market Street. 

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Gutter Bin installed by The Greenway Foundation and Frog Creek Partners in Denver Colorado

Gutter Bins

Storm drains quickly and efficiently move water away from sidewalks and streets and to our waterways. Unfortunately, any trash or debris on the ground can get washed down a storm drain and end up in our rivers and creeks. The Greenway Foundation supports solutions to help solve this problem.

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Stewardship Brings Everyone to the River

Kyle Chism
Kyle Chism
Turner Construction Company

As a third generation Denverite, I am proud to support The Greenway Foundation’s success in returning the South Platte to something we can be proud of. While TGF’s impact on Denver and her surrounding communities is immeasurable, the work is far from over. Their continued efforts toward science education and green initiatives make them an essential partner to the success of our city.

Upcoming Stewardship Events

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Russell Square Park Grand Opening

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Spring South Platte Stewardship Day

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Family South Platte Stewardship Day

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Art on the River

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GLC South Platte Stewardship Day
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Spring High School Stewardship Day

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CSU’s Environmental Learning Center

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Youth Exploring Stewardship Conference

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Fall High School Stewardship Day

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Gala on the Bridge

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Reception on the River

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Rafting on South Platte River at The Greenway Foundation's Cross Currents Event
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CROSSCURRENTS

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Fall South Platte Stewardship Day

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Mayoral Candidates on the Future of Denver’s Urban Waterways

March 4, 2023

The Greenway Foundation reached out to the current 2023 Denver Mayoral Candidates, asking each to respond to three questions concerning the future Denver’s Urban Waterways.…

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Questions about Stewardship Events? Please reach out to Lauren Berent Burgess at lauren@greenwayfoundation.org.

Thank You to Our Stewardship Partners & Sponsors

 
Pacifico Preserves
Mile High Flood District
The Nature Conservancy
ArborForce
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Riverfront Park Community Foundation
Denver Department of Parks and Recreation
Molson Coors
Great Outdoors Colorado
Olsson Group
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program
Stantec
Barr-Milton Watershed Association
Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers
Department of Public Health and the Environment
YouthRoots
 

The Greenway Foundation

1820 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202

info@greenwayfoundation.org

303.481.1974

FEIN: 51-0193575

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