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about the greenway foundation

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The Greenway Foundation is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has led efforts, since 1974, to reclaim the South Platte River and its tributaries from a virtual cesspool to a place of environmental and recreational pride.


Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Greenway Foundation is to advance the South Platte River and the surrounding tributaries as a unique environmental, recreational, cultural, scientific and historical amenity that uniquely links our City’s past and its future.

This mission will be accomplished by creating ongoing environmental and riparian enhancements; holding property, when needed, in conservation easements; utilizing the River as an outdoor and historical learning resource, hosting free cultural events promoting the relationship between the River and music, art and theatre, providing youth employment opportunities, and by promoting good stewardship through hands-on educational programs.

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Allow us to introduce ourselves.

Since 1974, The Greenway Foundation has led efforts to:
  • Reclaim the South Platte River and its tributaries from a virtual cesspool to a place of environmental and recreational pride
  • Construct more than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails
  • Create 20+ parks and natural areas
  • Design and build numerous whitewater boat chutes
  • Vastly improve the health of the South Platte River Watershed and its habitats
  • Provide environmental education to more than 60,000 school children
  • Employ more than 100 teenagers in youth employment programs
  • Host numerous community events, and annual volunteer river clean up days
  • Help create over $100 million of green improvement to the South Platte River and its tributaries, facilitating over 10 billion in residential and commercial development throughout the Denver Metro area.

Board of Directors

KIP STASTNY
, Chairman
Property Management

BAR CHADWICK, Vice Chairman
City Planner/Project Coordinator,
City and County of Denver

JOHN MORAN, Secretary
C.P.A.

JON BRIDGES
Administrator, City of Englewood

LARRY ELROD
Quantum Corp

KATIE NAVIN
Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education


FABBY HILLYARD
Government Relations

LESLEY ROPER

Parks & Open Space Consultant

PAULA SANDOVAL
Business Owner

PETE WEST
Xcel Energy, Retired

JEFF SHOEMAKER, Ex-officio
Executive Director

BRENT APPLEBAUM

Resident Assistant Principal, Creativity Challenge Community (C3)

JASON WINKLER
Placemaker/Real Estate Developer

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(303) 455-7109 - Greenway
(303) 743-9720 - SPREE 
1855 S Pearl St, Suite 40
Denver, CO 80210
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  • About Us
    • About Us >
      • Greenway Current (Annual Report)
      • Flood of 1965
      • Greenway Videos
    • River & Trail Info
    • Blog
    • Success Stories >
      • 1970s
      • 1980s
      • 1990s
      • 2000s
      • 2010-2014
      • 2015-Future
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Education
    • SPREE Homepage >
      • SPREE Home Page
      • Just for Kids!
      • Support SPREE
    • Youth Leadership >
      • River Rangers >
        • School Internships
        • Summer Employment
        • Why Environmental Education?
      • Greenway Leadership Corps
      • Leaders in Training
    • Field Trips >
      • Excursion Info >
        • ECE
        • Kindergarten
        • 1st Grade
        • 2nd Grade
        • 3rd Grade
        • 4th Grade
        • 5th Grade
      • Excursion Signup
      • Feedback
      • Excursion FAQ
    • SPREE Day Camps >
      • Summer Camps
      • FAQ
      • Holiday Camps
      • Leaders in Training
  • Water Resources
    • The Water Connection >
      • About The Water Connection
      • PISCES GRANT AWARDED FOR WORK ALONG THE HIGH LINE CANAL
      • Gutter Bins are in!
      • Clean River Design Challenge
      • Unprecedented
      • Letter to the Governor
      • Minimum Stream Flow
      • Innovative Practices
  • Projects
    • River Vision Implementation Plan (RVIP) >
      • Overland Corridor Improvements
      • Johnson Habitat Park
      • Weir Gulch
    • Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project
    • USACE Feasibility Study
    • Clear Creek Greenway Design Effort
    • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners
  • Events
    • Spring South Platte Stewardship Day >
      • Family Spring Stewardship Day
    • Art on the River
    • Citizens for the River (combining with South Platte RiverFest)
    • Reception on the River
    • Gala on the Bridge
    • Bridge Party
    • Fall South Platte Stewardship Day >
      • Family Fall Stewardship Day
    • Family Fishing Day
    • Pioneering on the Platte
  • Support TGF
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
  • Email Sign Up
  • Search