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:
689,919
Acres of land
717
Projects
50
Counties
3,238
miles of waterways
Latest News
Farisita Ranch – permanently protected!
Farisita Ranch is a 630-acre property in Huerfano County near the southwestern end of the Wet Mountains. The property is used for cattle grazing as well as piñon nut and bough harvesting. It comprises two parcels that are connected by Bureau of Land Management land...
Clerkin Property – permanently protected!
Located 8 miles east of the City of Gunnison, the 160-acre Clerkin Property is located in the Tomichi Creek watershed. The property is surrounded by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land and has been managed for grazing since 1888. Sagebrush shrublands comprise the...
Important viewsheds and habitat in jefferson county – permanently protected!
This 145-acre property is highly visible from Interstate 70 west of Golden and is bordered by Genesee Mountain Park. A large portion of the property is also visible from the beloved and highly-trafficked Beaver Brook Trail. The project was brought to Colorado Open...