
“My family has been here for over 100 years; it’s home. We entered into this agreement with Colorado Open Lands to preserve this property and it’s been great. Just knowing that someday when I leave this earth, I know the land will remain the same, it gives me peace.” – Joseph Lobato, Culebra Creek Centennial Ranch. Conservation Easement with COL since 2017
Thank you for considering the permanent protection of your land with Colorado Open Lands! We know that you will have a lot to consider. We understand that your situation is unique. We’d love to talk with you about the hopes and plans you have for your land, and to discuss some options with you.
Colorado Open Lands’ staff has experience in working with all types of landowners and situations, and prides itself on being advocates for landowners. We take a long-term approach in each community we work in, understanding that successful conservation is about more than land and water—it is about people.
If you have ever wondered what options you might have to protect your land, please feel free to call our conservation team anytime at 303.988.2373.
To download a comprehensive guide to conserving your land with Colorado Open Lands, please click here.
If you are interested in conserving your land, please complete our Landowner Application, which is designed to help Colorado Open Lands understand the basics of your property and your goals for the proposed conservation easement. If you have questions about the process or your property prior to completing this form, please feel free to reach out to a member of COL staff.
Colorado conservation tax credit benefits expanded!
HB21-33, which was signed on June 30th and retroactive to January 1, 2021, makes the following positive changes to Colorado’s conservation easement tax credit program:
– Increases the tax credit incentive to up to 90 percent of the donated value of a landowner’s conservation easement.
– Expands the list of eligible landowners who can access the tax credit program to include certain types of water entities, such as water conservancies and irrigation and acequia organizations.
– Establishes efficiencies for landowners within the Division of Conservation.
For new conservation easements, contact one of our team members:
Lakewood Office Address –
1546 Cole Blvd, #200
Lakewood, CO 80401
Sarah Parmar
Director of Conservation
303.988.2373 ext. 220
sparmar@coloradoopenlands.org
John Peters
West Slope Conservation Project Manager
303.988.2373 ext. 224
jpeters@coloradoopenlands.org
San Luis Valley Office Address –
623 Fourth St
Alamosa, CO 81101
Joel Nystrom
Conservation Project Manager – San Luis Valley Acequias
719.695.0202
jnystrom@coloradoopenlands.org
Sally Wier
Conservation Project Manager – San Luis Valley Groundwater
719.695.0202
swier@coloradoopenlands.org
Northern Colorado Office Address –
PO Box 222
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Carmen Farmer
Northern Colorado Conservation Project Manager
970.829.1014
cfarmer@coloradoopenlands.org
Salida Office Address –
123 G St
Salida, CO 81201
Ben Lenth
Central Colorado Senior Conservation Project Manager
970.819.4737
blenth@coloradoopenlands.org
Frequently Asked Questions
The information on this website does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice. Landowners are strongly encouraged to retain qualified legal and other advice before conserving their land.