Greater Arkansas River Nature Association - colorado conservation and education

August 3, 2010

Leadville Stage Road / Midland Railroad Recreational Trail Feasibility Study
Request for Proposals - Submission deadline September 3, 2010

Welcome to the GARNA Board of Directors Pat Clark, JD Longwell and Dibby Olson.

Chaffee County Heritage Area / Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway Management Plan

Read more about the Chaffee County Heritage Area and download the entire Management Plan here

Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway

On November 17, 2005 the Colorado Transportation Commission designated another spectacular roadway as a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway: the Collegiate Peaks Byway. The 57-mile Collegiate Peaks Byway connects Granite, Buena Vista, Salida and Poncha Springs via US Highways 24, 285, 50 and State Highway 291. Read more about this developing program.

Visit the official site for the Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway here.

Friends of Fourmile Chapter

Please go to the Friends' page for more information.

GARNA Projects and Partnerships

Salida Community Garden

GARNA supports the Chaffee County 2009 ENERGY STAR Program. As a critical part of the state’s New Energy Economy, Chaffee County is joining more that 50 Colorado governments, community organizations and utilities, in this ENERGY STAR effort. The program’s objectives are to both increase consumer awareness of energy efficiency options in residential new construction, and to actively support all participating local ENERGY STAR homebuilders.
See www.energystarcentral.info for more information.

Contact GARNA, or meet the Board of Directors.

GARNA Mission Statement

GARNA’s mission is to promote awareness of and to develop appreciation for the natural, cultural and historical resources of the Greater Arkansas River Area through educational activities, volunteer projects, community involvement and partnerships.