Environment

Air Quality

Commit to Tomorrow

Information detailing the Commit to Tomorrow campaign.

Environmental Health and Sustainability

Climate Action

Waste & Recycling

Water Programs

Wildfire Prevention

This page contains information and tips on how to create a fire resistant home in Aspen, CO.

Additional Programs

Additional Environmental programs and information.

Forestry

The City of Aspen’s Forestry Program manages and protects this living resource through proactive care, science-based planning, and collaboration across city departments. Programming includes the management the city’s public trees and urban canopy, focusing on proactive care, wildfire mitigation, and long-term forest health.

Wildlife

Aspen is home to a wide variety of wildlife that move through forests, open spaces, waterways, and neighborhoods. The City of Aspen’s Wildlife Program works to support safe coexistence between people and wildlife through education, prevention, and early intervention. By focusing on reducing attractants, protecting habitat, and encouraging responsible behavior, the program helps keep wildlife wild while minimizing conflict in urban and recreational areas.

Vegetation Management

The vegetation management program addresses noxious species, invasive species, native vegetation health, and site-specific management needs through monitoring, targeted treatment, restoration, and long-term planning. These efforts help protect wildlife habitat, reduce the spread of invasive plants, and support safe, functional, and sustainable landscapes.