How You Can Help

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Everyone can make a difference. Make a simple change in your everyday life to reduce waste, save water and energy, or actively commute and you can help the City of Santa Fe achieve its sustainability goals! 

Energy


Ensure Your Home is Energy Efficient
Save Money and Energy in Your Home
Learn How to Electrify Your Home

Credit: Tom Swinnen

Transportation


Get Active and Walk or Bike to Your Destination
Volunteer with Bike Santa Fe

Water


Install Rain Barrels or a Cistern on Your Property
Install a Simple Valve to Redirect Your Laundry Water to Irrigation
Explore All Water Incentives
Monitor Your Water Usage on Your Phone
Fix Home Leaks to Save Water
Support Local Water Conservation
Protect the Santa Fe River

Stormwater Management


Learn About Every Available Stormwater Solution
Fund Your Stormwater Project
Apply to the Runoff to Roots Program
Protect Our Watershed
Explore the Santa Fe River

Ecosystems


Know Which Tree Species Are Best for Santa Fe's Climate
Practice Drought-Smart Tree Care
Resources to Prepare for Fire as a Homeowner or Landowner
Schedule a Home Assessment to Evaluate Your Fire Risk
Plant a Pollinator Trail Habitat with Santa Fe Xerces Society

Photo: SevenStorm

Waste


Reduce Your Use, Reduce Your Waste
Volunteer with Keep Santa Fe Beautiful
Most Single-Use Plastic Bags are Banned in Santa Fe
Get Help with Broken Items and Learn Repair Skills