What We Do
Colorado Open Lands believes that Colorado’s lands and waters are critically important to our unmatched quality of life. Our work is dedicated to ensuring their continued preservation for future generations. Our conservation successes to date include:
691,811
Acres of land
720
Projects
50
Counties
3,290
miles of waterways
Latest News
Colorado Open Lands and Colorado Headwaters Land Trust Have Merged operations
January 1, 2025 (Granby, Colo.)—Colorado Open Lands (COL) and Colorado Headwaters Land Trust (CHLT) announce today that they have merged operations, effective at midnight on December 31, 2024. The two nonprofit organizations share a goal – to permanently protect...
Permanently Protected – Salazar Ranches Conejos!
The ranches consist of 698 acres in Conejos County east of Antonito. Current uses include center-pivot irrigated crop fields, with all fields currently in organic alfalfa production which is rotated out every 7-10 years. Peas, oats, sorghum, and seed potatoes are also...
Permanently Protected – Michigan Creek Fishing Preserve!
The Michigan Creek Fishing Preserve is a 120-acre property in Park County, seven miles south of the town of Jefferson along Michigan Creek near its confluence with Tarryall Creek. The property is located off the well-traveled CR 77 and features a scenic meadow,...