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Sustainable Grand Creates, Promotes, and Supports Initiatives that Foster an Environmentally-Friendly Community and Sustainable Future in Grand County

Grand County's natural beauty is evident to anyone who has the privilege of living in or visiting our mountain community. Jaw-dropping views of the Continental Divide, Indian Peaks, Byers Peak, Winter Park Resort, and Rocky Mountain National Park surround us. The state's largest natural lake, Grand Lake, along with a wealth of other lakes, rivers, and creeks make up a large part of our landscape. The Arapaho National Forest, Indian Peaks Wilderness, and BLM land are full of lush meadows, alpine forests thick with aspen groves, and trail systems that make it easy to explore the public lands. Whether…

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Headwaters River Journey: An Immersive Water & Wildlife Experience

We love walking along the Fraser River Trail, listening to its waters alternate between a rush and a trickle as birds chirp, the sun shines, butterflies dance around, and people enjoy fishing its waters. Having the Fraser River in our backyard is a gift that we do not take for granted. One of the many tributaries of the Colorado River, the Fraser River gets its start from the snowmelt on Berthoud Pass and winds through the valley, eventually joining up with the "mighty" Colorado in Granby.

Sitting at elevations over 13,000 feet, Grand County has the privilege of being the source of water for a large percentage of the American West. With that privilege comes responsibility. The…

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