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:
724,902
Acres of land
807
Projects
50
Counties
3,443
miles of waterways
Latest News
Vogelaar Ranch – permanently protected in partnership with Colorado West Land Trust!
The 1,360-acre Vogelaar Ranch is located in southeastern Montrose County on Horsefly Mesa, approximately 20 miles southwest of Montrose. The estate of Anita Vogelaar, whose parents bought the property and operated the ranch for decades, donated the Vogelaar Ranch...
Taylor Ranch – permanently protected!
The 3,638-acre Taylor Ranch in northern Fremont County is located in the high foothills, spanning nearly 5.5 linear miles along the eastern flank of Waugh Mountain. The property includes high mountain meadows, mixed-conifer and aspen forests, oak woodlands, and...
Fleur Creek Farm – permanently protected!
Fleur Creek Farm is a remarkable 45-acre property in the Wet Mountain Valley, just north of Westcliffe in Custer County. The land is owned by longtime community members and conservation advocates who have been deeply involved in local land protection efforts since the...