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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...
Waggener Phase 3 – permanently protected!
The Waggener Farm is an irrigated family farm located in Weld County just outside the town of Berthoud. In addition to conserving significant water rights, conserving Waggener Farm helps to protect the iconic view of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park on the...
Olander Farm – permanently protected!
The 107-acre Olander family farm lies outside of Loveland and grows and malts grain. It supplies that craft malt to over 100 Colorado breweries and distilleries under the name Root Shoot Malting. “We expanded our commitment to agriculture in 2016 when we opened Root...
Rough Hollow – permanently protected!
The 182-acre Rough Hollow property in Hinsdale County is just south of Lake City and lies along County Road 30, which is part of the Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway. It is adjacent to US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and is part of the...