In Steamboat Springs, where winter recreation, tourism and healthy rivers are central to the local economy, the stakes are especially high. That is why Steamboat Springs city government and Routt County leaders deserve credit for taking these issues seriously. By investing in sustainability planning and working to diversify the local economy, they are showing what climate resilience can look like in practice. Locally, that means supporting climate action, protecting water resources and embracing practices that help sustain the landscapes and communities that make Steamboat special. Steamboat Springs is proving that climate resiliency and economic vitality go hand-in-hand.