Clear Creek Open Space Commission
The official organization in Clear Creek County that acquires and manages Open Space for future generations.

Plan Jeffco
Jefferson County Citizens for planned growth with Open Space.  An organization similar to SOLVE.

Mountain Area Land Trust
MALT saves scenic vistas, natural areas, wildlife habitat, working ranches and historic lands, for the benefit of the community and as a legacy for future generations.

Clear Creek Land Conservancy
Conserving Land along Clear Creek in Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties.

Montrose Citizens for Responsible Growth
An organization in Montrose County with similar goals to SOLVE

Organizations Promoting Sustainable Land Use:

Policy Makers:

Clear Creek County Government
The official site of the county government.  Good source of contacts, meeting notices, agendas, and county projects.

Clear Creek County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission’s mandate is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on the best land use of Clear Creek County lands, for the benefit of the County and its inhabitants, which includes indigenous wildlife. The Planning Commission considers historical use of the land, current use, and best possible use in all its land use decisions and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

Sources of Information:

Clear Creek County Quick Facts
Statistics about Clear Creek County from the Census Bureau.

Guide to Census.gov
Page that provides citizens with guidance on getting the most of the Census website.

Better Not Bigger
The best overall book about the issues surrounding growth and development.

Farmland Information Center
A wealth of quantitative studies about sustainable land use practices

Living Wage Calculator
Suggests an hourly wage for residents of Clear Creek County, and other areas in Colorado, that would provide a decent living– one that is higher than the poverty level or the minimum wage. Can be compared to living wages in other communities.  Includes a calculator so that you can change any of the assumption.

Colorado Public Interest Group
A group that takes stands against special interests.  Articles change as issues arise.  Some deal with land use issues and preserving natural areas.

Headwaters Economics
An economics research organization.  The site contains reports on the economic impact of various initiatives in and around Colorado, and in other regions.

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