Sustainability Alliance for Southwest Colorado

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado (SASCO) networks with local organizations, businesses, governments, and individuals to create a more just society that prioritizes environmental stewardship, social equity, and a thriving local economy.

To get involved with sustainability activities in the community, please contact us. Check out the Sustainability Alliance Facebook page or Instagram for current actions and updates.

The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado (SASCO) is based in Durango, Colorado and has roots stemming back to the 2002 La Plata County Community Summit. Through discussions at the 2003 Sustainable Economic Development Study Circle, and a breakout group at the 2004 Community Summit, the core group of SASCO members came together to address the idea of a “sustainability policy council.” Our founding Advisory Committee was nominated in December 2005.

By supporting projects with volunteer time for the first one-two years of their existence, we have helped incubate many local organizations and efforts like Four Core, Local First, Farm to School, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors Election Campaigns, Green Expo, as well as hosting many educations events, films, and documentaries. 

SASCO is now fiscally sponsored by Onward! A Legacy Foundation and we primarily track sustainability efforts with the Durango City Council, La Plata County, LPEA, and Durango School District. We also act as a sustainability HUB to connect and network organizations within the community through our local sustainability events calendar, the SASCO website, and monthly Green Drinks. 

We’d love to take on more projects and discussions with non-profits in the community or establish another Green umbrella event, or community summit. We also hope to add more social equity organizations to our partner list. Interested in being involved? Reach out!