ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Willow Creek Reclamation
".. to improve water quality and habitat, reduce flood risks, reclaim areas impacted by mining, and preserve historic structures in the Willow Creek watershed in ways that are practical, cost effective, and beneficial to the economic sustainability of the Creede community" (from website)
Director: Carishma Gokhale-Welch
willowcreekrc@my.amigo.net
San Luis Valley Resource Conservation & Development
The San Luis Valley RC&D is an independent non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide technical and educational assistance to local people in conserving and developing the resources of the area communities it serves. The RC&D works with various federal, state, local agencies and organizations to conserve natural resources and improving the quality of life in our region. The RC&D Council identifies and plans projects within its boundaries and makes decisions that have local effects. (from website)
www.slv-rcd.org/wc_reclamation_project.htm
Upper Rio Grande Economic Development Council (URGEDC)
The Upper Rio Grande Economic Development Council (URGEDC) is a 501 ( c ) 6 non-profit organization formed to help with economic development in the Rio Grande drainage. We have a vision to utilize the abundant resources of the area along with smart planning to create a thriving and prosperous community for all of those living here. (website)
San Luis Valley Development Resources Group
The San Luis Valley Development Resources Group offers a menu of state, federal and citizen-initiated programs that are designed to promote economic and community self-development for the 18 communities and 6 counties of the San Luis Valley.
Mike Wisdom

