2025 High Country is a term used to describe the high-altitude regions of the Rocky Mountains that are expected to experience significant changes in climate and ecosystem over the next decade and beyond.
These regions are home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, and they provide essential ecosystem services such as water filtration, carbon sequestration, and recreation.
Climate change is expected to have a major impact on the High Country, with rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events. These changes are likely to cause significant shifts in the distribution and abundance of plant and animal species, and they could also lead to changes in the timing and severity of natural disasters such as wildfires and floods.
The 2025 High Country initiative is a collaborative effort between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners to address the challenges facing the High Country and to ensure that these regions remain healthy and resilient for future generations.
The initiative focuses on four key areas:
