Conservation Impact Report
This year marks a big milestone for Resource Central as we celebrate 50 years of conservation impact. That’s 50 years of conservation actions by over a million people across 58 communities in Colorado. But how do we know if our work is making a lasting difference?
Resource Central’s conservation programs are designed to deliver immediate benefits while saving water, reducing waste, and accruing conservation impacts long into the future.
In 2025, our programs saved 132 million gallons of water, repurposed 5 million pounds of materials, and engaged 20,000 students in energy conservation competitions.
The impacts Coloradans create by participating in Resource Central’s programs go far beyond today. Together, these actions save water, reduce waste, and lower costs — building a more waterwise, resilient, and waste-free Colorado.
2025 Resource Central Impact Report
2025 Water Conservation Report
Our 2025 Conservation Impact
2025 Overall Impact
103,449
Community members taking conservation action
In 2025, Resource Central helped 103,449 community members taking conservation action. Thanks to your support, we’ve helped more than 1,000,000 community members save water, reduce waste, or conserve energy through our conservation programs since 1976.
5,076,000
Pounds of Building Materials Repurposed
Through our Materials Reuse program, nearly 61,500 community members helped divert more than 5 million pounds of building materials from landfills. These programs helped families improve their homes with reclaimed countertops, cabinets, and appliances — as well as those who donated materials.
132,000,000
Gallons of Water Saved
Resource Central’s water conservation programs helped conserve more than 132 million gallons of water. In collaboration with more than 70 water partners, our water programs support conservation efforts throughout Colorado.
14,522
Waterwise Gardens Distributed
In 2025, Garden In A Box distributed 14,522 low-water gardens throughout Colorado. Since this program started in 2003, more than 73,000 beautiful gardens have been planted, supporting biodiversity and saving more than 71,900,000 gallons of water.
729
Thirsty Lawns Removed
Our team removed over 729 water-intensive traditional turf lawns and over 1,540,000 sq ft of grass. This program will help save over 127 million gallons of water.
2,441
Sprinkler Systems Optimized
In 2025, our Slow the Flow crew completed 2,441 efficiency evaluations at homes, businesses, and homeowners associations—saving 23,660,000 gallons of water since. 2004!
20,077
Students Saved Energy
Through Renew Our Schools energy competitions, 16 schools nationwide competed to save energy through hands-on toolkits and students completed 285 school energy actions.
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You Can Make an Impact
Your gift is put to work directly in the community, allowing our reach and impact to occur right in your backyard. With your support, we can expand our programs, leverage our expertise to build new conservation programs and engage the larger sustainability community in active ways that have a positive and measurable impact.
Please make a gift today to support more and better sustainability programs across Colorado.
Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Resource Central is proud to be a four-star nonprofit, the top rating by Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator.
