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:
716,918
Acres of land
801
Projects
50
Counties
3,399
miles of waterways
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Faucette Land and Cattle Headquarters Ranch – permanently protected!
This 3,137-acre ranch spans four separate parcels in Conejos and Alamosa Counties. It includes 1.25 miles of La Jara Creek, the associated wetlands and riparian areas, and irrigated cropland and pastures, along with native shrub and grass lands. The ranch is used for...
Agricultural Property in Conejos County – permanently protected!
The ranch consists of five parcels across 549 acres. It features prime soils, and the conservation easement protects the significant irrigation water rights, including surface and groundwater. The land is used for cattle grazing, hay production, and assorted crops...
Flying W Ranch – Vulcan Property – permanently protected!
This 285-acre property southwest of Gunnison is adjacent to a 4,000-acre conserved ranch with the same landowner. The property is used for seasonal cattle grazing and consists of montane sagebrush shrubland; riparian areas along Camp Creek, Little Camp Creek, and...