Indivisible Colorado Springs

Environmental Action Team

Promote community action on local and national environmental issues.

When do we meet?

  • The Environmental action group commonly meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
    Click Contact, available at the bottom of this page, to request meeting time and location details.

Current Intent

  • Advocate for clean energy.
  • Preserve wildlife habitats and promote wildlife corridors.
  • Support cultural and ecological diversity.
  • Advance regenerative local food systems and organic practices.
  • Reduce personal plastic use, increase the recycling of clothing, shoes, and other items.
  • Maintain regular contact with our legislators and local leaders, in order to push climate friendly policies.
  • Work with other local environmental groups, including 350.org, Sierra Club, Food to Power, and Pikes Peak Permaculture.
  • Promote wildfire mitigation in our neighborhoods.

Actions so far

  • Sought and received information regarding environmental positions/City Council candidates special election
  • Hosting speakers on specific environmental topics
  • Identifying aligned organizations and individuals for collaboration
  • Got out the word to folks to participate in the City Parks Survey
  • Participated in the Good Trouble event in Acacia Park on July 17th

Focus topics

  • Protect the Drake land as a public resource; encourage community involvement in decisions about its future.
  • Promote native plant habitat,that encourages pollinators; qualify Colorado Springs for “Bee city usa” designation (Xerces society).
  • Minimize the number of trash and recycling trucks in Colorado Springs.
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