Protecting land and water for people and wildlife

Protecting land and water for people and wildlife

Protecting land and water for people and wildlife

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:

683,373

Acres of land

709

Projects

50

Counties 

3,204

miles of waterways

Latest News

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...

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1Hook Ranch – permanently protected!

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...

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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...

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