Colorado Open Lands

A nonprofit organization
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$245,082 raised by 374 donors

100% complete

$230,000 Goal

Colorado Gives Day is more than a single day.

At Colorado Open Lands, we work throughout the state to protect what matters most: iconic scenic views, vital wildlife habitat, healthy rivers, productive farms and ranches, and cherished outdoor recreation spaces. Each conservation project ensures that Colorado’s natural legacy will endure for people and wildlife, forever.

Throughout the month, we will journey with you across the state to highlight the unique regions we serve, the meaningful work underway, and the dedicated team that makes it all possible. Check out the featured page for all our stops! You will see how your generosity supports lasting, local impact.

When you give to Colorado Open Lands, your support stays right here in Colorado, safeguarding the land and water that sustain us all.

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Giving Activity

Mission

To preserve the significant open lands and natural heritage of Colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservation techniques and strategic leadership.

Background Statement

Colorado Open Lands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust that exists to protect Colorado’s land and water resources. We work primarily with private landowners to place voluntary agreements called conservation easements on their property. Their ranch stays their ranch, their farm stays their farm. The process is driven by the wishes of the landowner with the goal of protecting open space, water, and wildlife habitat – forever.

We believe that the unmatched quality of life that Colorado offers is directly tied to our natural resources. Our mission is to to preserve the significant open lands and natural heritage of Colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservation techniques, and strategic leadership.

Colorado Open Lands is one of the nation's most respected nonprofit land trusts. Our commitment is to strategically conserve the state's open lands forever through creative conservation techniques and statewide conservation leadership.

Formed in 1981, Colorado Open Lands has worked cooperatively with all types of landowners to conserve over 717, 839 acres of Colorado - that's an aggregate area larger than all of Summit County!

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado Open Lands

other names

COL, CHLT, Colorado Headwaters Land Trust, Legacy Land Trust, San Isabel Land Protection Trust, Continental Divide Land Trust, Clear Creek Land Conservancy, Southwest Land Alliance

Year Established

1981

Tax id (EIN)

84-0866211

Category

Environment, Animal-Related, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Public & Societal Benefit, Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

1546 Cole Blvd. Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80401

Service areas

CO, US

Phone

303 988 2373

Email

esilverman@coloradoopenlands.org

Website

http://www.coloradoopenlands.org

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