Doing Great At Doing Good

Environment & Earth

WildEarth Guardians (headquartered in Santa Fe) A grassroots environmental nonprofit working to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and the health of the American West. Known for landmark legal action that resulted in protection for more than 800 species under the Endangered Species Act. — www.wildearthguardians.org

Santa Fe Conservation Trust Partners with the community to protect culturally and environmentally significant landscapes in northern New Mexico, preserving open lands and critical wildlife habitat — www.sfct.org

Earth Care New Mexico A Santa Fe-based nonprofit working on climate, environment, and social justice issues, with a particular focus on youth leadership and community organizing in underserved neighborhoods. — www.earthcarenm.org

Santa Fe Forest Coalition (founded 2018) A natural resource conservation organization focused on the health of local forests — www.santafeforestcoalition.org

Bioneers (Santa Fe-based) Dedicated to disseminating environmental solutions, educating, inspiring, and promoting understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. — www.bioneers.org

Water & Land / People & Culture

New Mexico Acequia Association (Santa Fe office) Their mission is to protect water as a community resource and strengthen the farming and ranching traditions of New Mexico families — connecting water rights, food sovereignty, cultural heritage, and environmental protection. —  www.lasacequias.org

Communities for Clean Water Amplifies community voices to stop toxic discharges from Los Alamos National Laboratory from polluting waters serving Santa Fe, tribal communities, and downstream communities — while preparing young people to become water advocates. —  www.ccwnewmexico.org

Reunity Resources (Santa Fe) A local environmental organization focused on composting, food waste, and regenerative soil health — a grassroots effort with strong community ties. — www.reunityresources.com