Central Colorado Conservancy

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Since 2001, Central Colorado Conservancy has been working to protect and restore what makes Central Colorado so special.

Our 25-year legacy includes:

Protecting more than 7000 acres through conservation easements and another 4200 acres through agriculture conservation agreements;
Creating the 355-acre Arkansas River Community Preserve;
Coordinating stream restoration projects like the South Arkansas River Restoration Project and the Badger Creek Restoration Project;
Enhancing the resilience of rangelands through pioneering virtual fencing in Chaffee County;
Receiving the 2021 Colorado Byways Award for our Heart of the Arkansas conservation initiative and the 2023 Outstanding Partnership Award for our work in the Badger Creek Watershed.

By making a donation today, you are helping us to build upon this legacy - expanding our impact in Central Colorado and ensuring everyone has a chance to experience this amazing region, today and into the future.

Testimonials

"Placing our property in a conservation easement coupled with the virtual fence collaboration were instrumental in our effort to implement regenerative grazing on both public and private land. Protecting working agricultural lands is not the work of one person, but a collective effort...without the support and encouragement of entities like Central Colorado Conservancy...working agricultural lands will continue to disappear in our beautiful county." -Brice and Kate Lewis, owners and operators of the Lewis Lazy L Ranch

Mission

Central Colorado Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands, waters and quality of life of Central Colorado as our communities face pressure and rapid growth. We are committed to conserving the region's land, water and wildlife by partnering with landowners, agricultural producers, local governments, land management agencies, and the community.

Background Statement

The Conservancy's vision is for a Central Colorado supported by thriving communities that have safeguarded their rural character, lands, waters and wildlife. Established in 2001, the Central Colorado Conservancy has been the leader in land and water protection in the Upper Arkansas Valley. We have helped protect more than 11,000 acres in the region, including major wildlife corridors, historic ranches, scenic vistas, open spaces and critical riparian zones. The relevance of our work can be seen in the open space and natural environment along the Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway in each direction. We continue to reach out to our local communities, educating residents and visitors about conservation and encouraging them to join us in being stewards of our significant land and water resources.

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Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Central Colorado Conservancy

other names

Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas

Year Established

2001

Tax id (EIN)

84-1594923