All Larimer County Administrative Offices, District Attorney, Courts, and Ranch offices will be closed to celebrate the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Larimer County Landfill will be open.
Critical county services are not disrupted by closures.
The Climate Smart Future Ready initiative is being implemented in seven focus areas and by 18 action teams that include members from 10 county departments and over 50 community partners so, with such a large effort, collaboration is key.
Larimer County is thankful for the breadth of partnership and community collaboration as we seek to seek to address climate-driven challenges. Browse through the tabs below to see actions underway for the 2026-2027 year.
For more information on the efforts of these action teams, please visit our dashboard.
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Community Development, Office of Housing, Office of Emergency Management, Department of Natural Resources, Extension, and Environmental Health Department
Unifying Solutions Team
Actions Identified
Review existing plans and policies to connect actions to federal funding, state funding and plans, and local actions.
Evaluate current plans to align goals and priorities related to public health, resilience, affordability, and climate concerns.
Advocate for public policy and legislation that supports the achievement of initiatives outlined in this plan.
Organizations Participating
CSU Climate Initiative / SOGES
Colorado Communities for Climate Action
Health Impacts Team
Actions Identified
Collaborate with organizations across the County to inform, educate, and empower community members to understand and get involved in this work.
Organizations Participating
CSU Extension
Poudre Libraries
CSU Environmental Justice Center
Kaiser Permanente
CDPHE Prevention Services
The Center for Family Outreach
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Private Practice Physicians
City of Fort Collins
Land Use Team
Actions Identified
Align goals and priorities related to: greenhouse gas emissions, growth management, wildlife corridors, water, air quality, affordable housing, public health, transportation, and community resilience and risk
Organizations Participating
CSU Institute for the Built Environment
North Front Range MPO
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Community Development, Facilities Department
Energy Efficiency and Electrification Team
Actions Identified
Provide resources that reduce the upfront cost for property owners who invest in energy efficiency and electric appliance upgrades in their businesses and homes.
Organizations Participating
Carbon Neutral Group
Colorado State University
Poudre Valley REA
Platte River Power Authority
Xcel Energy
City of Fort Collins
City of Loveland
Sandbox Solar
Regional Air Quality Council
Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Energy Code Team
Actions Identified
Convene a regional group, including all municipalities, to update building codes that encourage energy efficiency, indoor air quality and healthy home standards.
Organizations Participating
City of Loveland
City of Fort Collins
Safebuilt
ProCode Inc
Town of Wellington
Town of Louisville
Town of Greeley
Boulder County
Weld County
Grid Resilience and Renewables Team
Actions Identified
Increase renewable energy installations to advance building and transportation electrification, as well as to benefit everyone in the region equally.
Organizations Participating
City of Fort Collins
City of Loveland
Town of Estes Park
Poudre Valley REA
Platte River Power Authority
Xcel Energy
Sandbox Solar
CO Energy Office
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Solid Waste
Circular Economy Team
Actions Identified
Reduce the amount of materials that go into landfills, including construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Work with the State and local organizations to support policies and programs that will reduce, and promote the reuse of, construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Work with existing organizations and support the development of new businesses focused on repairing, reusing, and reselling goods.
Organizations Participating
Transitioning members and focus from Year 1-2 to Year 3 actions.... to be updated soon.
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Economic and Workforce Development
Businesses and Jobs Team
Actions Identified
Support businesses focused on sustainability in operations, products, or services
Collaborate to increase funding and access to local sustainable career opportunities in the construction trades, conservation fields, and beyond.
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Office of Emergency Management, Sheriff Wildfire Partners Program, Natural Resources, and Cooperative Extension
Water Plan Team
Actions Identified
Develop and implement a water plan to address risks and vulnerabilities in the water system.
Develop a regional strategy to assess risks and vulnerabilities related to water storage, water distribution, and timing of flows.
Organizations Participating
Northern Water
Morning Fresh Dairy
City of Fort Collins
East Larimer County Water District
Fort Collins Loveland Water District
Town of Estes Park
Town of Wellington
City of Greeley
City of Loveland
Town of Johnstown
Town of Windsor
Mighty Arrow
CSU Extension
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Tri-Hydro
Sonoran Institute
Water Supply & Storage
North Poudre Irrigation Company
CO Open Lands
Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area
Palmer Land Conservancy
Land Stewardship Team
Actions Identified
Implement local climate-resilient and ecologically adaptive restoration and stewardship practices
Identify gaps in existing programs and resources
Establish funding sources
Organizations Participating
Larimer Conservation District
Peaks to People
Northern Water Conservancy District
CO State Forest Service
Poudre Watershed Coalition
Big Thompson Watershed Coalition
Estes Valley Watershed Coalition
Fort Collins Water
Greeley Water
Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative
The Nature Conservancy
Mighty Arrow Family Foundation
Colorado Forest Restoration Institute USDA NRCS
USDA Forest Service
Loveland Fire and Rescue Authority
National Forest Foundation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Extension
Ecosystem Services Team
Actions Identified
Conserve land that enhances ecological connectivity and improve ecosystem services
Create and or increase incentives and education for land stewards to implement local climate resilient and ecologically adaptive restoration and stewardship practices.
Organizations Participating
City of Fort Collins
City of Loveland
Town of Berthoud
Town of Estes Park
Town of Windsor
Town of Timnath
Colorado Open Lands
Cattleman’s Land Trust
Estes Valley Land Trust
The Nature Conservancy
Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Colorado State Forest Service
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Colorado Water Trust
Boulder County
NOCO Places 2050
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Team
Actions Identified
Enhance and expand existing responsible fire management practices
Enhance and expand efforts to reduce disaster risk and increase community resilience.
Organizations Participating
Sheriff’s Office
Peaks to People
Poudre Fire Authority
CO State Forest Service
Ember Alliance
Poudre Watershed
Larimer Conservation District
Estes Valley Fire
Big Thompson Watershed
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
CO Forest Restoration Institute
NOCO Fireshed
Upstate Colorado
Glacier View Fire
Poudre Canyon Fire
Crystal Lakes Fire
CO Parks and Wildlife
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Extension
Regional Agriculture Team
Actions Identified
Provide agricultural land and infrastructure access for farmers that reduces GHG emissions and improves soil health.
Organizations Participating
Poudre Valley Community Farms
City of Fort Collins
Colorado Open Lands
Belafonte Farm
Ent Wise Farm
Little Fresh Farm
Native Hill Farm
NoCo Cattle Company
West Family Farm
Soil Health Team
Actions Identified
Increase long-term carbon storage and climate resilient soils.
Organizations Participating
CSU Extension
USDA
City of Fort Collins
Larimer Conservation District
Poudre Valley Community Farms
Morning Fresh Dairy
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Folks Farm and Seed
Root Shoot Malting
CSU Soil Carbon Solution Center
Citizen Soil Health Initiative
CSU Farm Business Center
In-Riches
CSU ARDEC
Local Food Markets Team
Actions Identified
Expand access to local, fresh food.
Organizations Participating
Poudre Food Partnership
The Growing Project
La Familia, Mi Voz
Poudre Valley Community Farms
Northern Colorado Foodshed Project
Foodbank for Larimer County
The Vegetable Connection
LoCo Foods Distribution
Food Shed Project
Alianza NORCO
Blueprint to End Hunger
These Larimer County departments are participating with the organizations listed below: Engineering, Office on Aging, and Department of Natural Resources
Electric Vehicle and Electric Transportation Team
Actions Identified
Improve infrastructure and provide education and incentives for electric transportation, including micro-mobility.
Organizations Participating
Drive Clean Colorado
Xcel Partners in Energy
Poudre Valley REA
YMCA of the Rockies
Town of Estes Park
City of Loveland
City of Fort Collins
Regional Air Quality Council
Colorado State University
Big Thompson School District
Poudre School District
Monarca Group
North Front Range MPO
Mobility Cross Boundary Team
Actions Identified
Enhance and expand regional transportation to reduce the amount of car travel.
Collaborate to identify areas in Larimer County that need improved transit services to enhance connectivity.
Organizations Participating
North Front Range MPO
SAINT
Health District of Larimer County
Disability Resource Services
UCHealth Aspen Club
Safe Families for Children
Dial-A-Ride
RAFT
Interfaith Council
Salvation Army
Aspire NOCO
Partners for Age Friendly Communities
Bike, Pedestrian, and Non-Motorized Transportation Team
Actions Identified
Improve maintenance, connectivity, safety, and accessibility of existing and new biking and walking infrastructure
