View the progress made by the action teams in 2025!
See our implementation of the plan through an interactive dashboard of metrics
Residents of Larimer County are defined by a deep connection to the land and a strong sense of pride. Acting for a sustainable future is about protecting what we've built as we adapt to the future and confront climate-driven challenges. That same spirit of preservation guided the launch of our Climate Smart Future Ready program.
We are working together to tackle poor air quality, intensifying weather patterns, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters. Our strategy focuses on three key areas:
Collaborating with 50 entities, Larimer County has formulated action plans with locally informed solutions, and established goals to collectively steer us toward fulfilling our community's needs over the next 5 years (into 2029). By building on what works and preparing for what’s ahead, we ensure that future generations inherit a county that is healthy, connected, and thriving.
Dive into the links below that tell the story of how Larimer County is protecting public health, preserving our natural resources, and building community-wide sustainability.
"Through CSFR we hope to identify additional in-demand careers that support the County's climate goals and also provide great career opportunities for community members."
"Becoming involved with CSFR actions will lead towards increased funding opportunities to accomplish impactful work on the ground and educational opportunities for our communities."
"I hope this engagement with a range of local organizations will create more comprehensive solutions and long term-sustainable programs that will provide stability and positive impacts all around."
"Building safety is broader than just important issues like structural integrity, fire resistance and safe exiting. It includes having a safe and stable climate in which to live, work, construct and occupy buildings."
"CSFR has allowed our staff to build connections in the community health space and work alongside Larimer County to better prepare for and respond to health issues influenced by climate change."
Our environment is one of the aspects that make Larimer County such a great place to live, work and play. If you know an individual, team, business, or organization that has been a great steward of our environment, nominate them for an Environmental Stewardship Award.
More about Environmental Stewardship Awards: nominate nowA study completed after the first two years of implementing the Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR) initiative in Larimer County indicates that YES, there is a benefit being realized in our community through the implementation of this initiative. Across the full portfolio of…
More about Cost-Benefit Analysis Shows Investing in Our Future Pays OffImagine a resilient, sustainable and thriving future.
More about Ready for our climate futureLarimer County established Climate Smart Future Ready to proactively confront the challenges posed by deteriorating air quality, escalating temperatures, prolonged droughts, and natural disasters. Community feedback emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to bolster existing initiatives and address the socioeconomic repercussions of climate change equitably. While climate change exacerbates these hazards, the concerted action outlined in this plan offers avenues to mitigate and adapt to them. Further insights on why this effort is needed can be gleaned from our comprehensive analysis on Climate Impacts in Larimer County .
Larimer County is fortunate to have a community willing to collaborate. Over 50 entities helped to develop the implementation plan highlighted in the dashboard. During the 2024-2025 year we will have up to 12 action teams comprised of both County staff and community partners that will enact the tactics of this effort. Champions assembling and fostering these action teams consist of the following County staff and community partners, each of which will be found in the dashboard:
❖North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization
❖Carbon Neutral Group
❖City of Fort Collins
❖City of Loveland
❖Drive Clean Colorado
❖Northern Colorado Foodshed Project
❖Larimer Conservation District
❖Poudre Valley Community Farms
❖Poudre Food Partnership
❖Colorado State University Extension Service
❖Colorado State University Climate Initiative
❖Larimer County Community Development
❖Larimer County Planning and Building
❖Larimer County Solid Waste
❖Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development
❖Larimer County Legislative Affairs
❖Larimer County Health Department
❖Larimer County Natural Resources
❖Larimer County Sheriff Office
❖Larimer County Office of Emergency Management
❖Larimer County Climate and Sustainability Office
There are several ways to get involved with Climate Smart Future Ready:
Heidi Pruess, CEP
Sustainability and Climate Manager
Office of Sustainability and Climate
200 W. Oak, Suite 2200
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
