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Conserved Colorado Holiday Gift Guide
Since COL officially relaunched Conserved Colorado with our Summer Guide, we have gathered even more exciting options in our new Holiday Guide! This guide lists both goods and services that you can purchase from conserved land in Colorado. Do you have a friend or...
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!
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!
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!
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...
Gold Nuggets River Ranch – permanently protected!
Gold Nuggets River Ranch is a 117-acre parcel along the Tarryall Creek in Park County. It consists of an 80-acre hay meadow with a backdrop of jagged rocks and mountain terrain. The property is situated right below a scenic overlook on County Road 77, offering...
Oak Meadows Ranch – permanently protected!
Oak Meadows Ranch is located in Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties, south of the City of Craig and northeast of the Town of Meeker. The property is managed as summer grazing ground for cattle by the Steele family, which has been ranching for six generations. Four...
Jacober Ranch – permanently protected!
The 122-acre Jacober Ranch sits seven miles west of the Town of San Luis in Costilla County. It is visible from the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway, which meanders through the southern San Luis Valley. This agricultural property consists of irrigated...
1Hook Ranch – permanently protected!
This property comprises 256 picturesque acres in northern South Park, with frontage on Highway 285. It features riparian wetlands along Michigan Creek, which crosses the property for 2/3 of a mile. Elk, mule deer, and antelope are often spotted in the meadows, and the...