South Platte Mitigation Bank now complete!

South Platte Mitigation Bank now complete!

Colorado Open Lands is pleased to announce we’ve just completed our fifth mitigation bank conservation easement project! This property in Morgan County consists of 197 acres owned by the State Land Board, which owns and manages land to earn money for Colorado public...
Nelson Property – permanently protected!

Nelson Property – permanently protected!

The 120-acre Nelson Property in Montrose and Delta Counties was homesteaded in the 1880s, and many of the original structures are still standing. Today, the property is used for livestock grazing and hay production.  It’s just three miles outside the Town of Crawford...
McDermand Ranch – permanently protected!

McDermand Ranch – permanently protected!

In 2018, a motivated conservationist purchased 422 acres just north of Gunnison that was adjacent to 108 acres she already owned. The newly-purchased land was previously platted for a 12-lot subdivision. Instead of developing the land for a potentially large profit,...
Cheers for Conservation is September 21!

Cheers for Conservation is September 21!

Join us for a farm-fresh dinner, auction, and celebration as we present the 30th Annual George E. Cranmer Award to Senator Michael Bennet. Senator Michael Bennet has been a tireless advocate for protecting Colorado’s natural resources. He has worked to increase public...