….Colorado Open Lands is here to protect them. By protecting land and water for people and wildlife, we protect so much more.
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. With projected growth of 36% population growth by 2050, (Source: Colorado Demographer’s Office) we believe we can preserve that quality of life by protecting the most special places in Colorado while we still have the chance.
We value the same things you value. We love fresh water, healthy local food, places to play outside, breathtaking views, thriving wildlife, and the healthy economy that all these things bring to Colorado. Protecting land protects the things you value – forever.
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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 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 683,000 acres of Colorado - that's an aggregate area larger than all of Summit County!
Organization name
Colorado Open Lands
other names
COL, Legacy Land Trust, San Isabel Land Protection Trust, Continental Divide Land Trust, Clear Creek Land Conservancy, Southwest Land Alliance
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 200CO, US