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:
710,304
Acres of land
797
Projects
50
Counties
3,372
miles of waterways
Latest News
Permanently Protected – James and Lindsey Paine Ranch!
James and Lindsey Paine Ranch consists of 857 acres in Conejos County northwest of the town of Antonito. The ranch is owned by a young couple beginning their journey of land ownership, farming, and ranching. James Paine recently acquired about half of the ranch from...
Permanently Protected – Aspen Leaf Ranch!
The 984-acre Aspen Leaf Ranch is located 16 miles northeast of Paonia near the North Fork of the Gunnison River. This ranch was once part of a larger family-owned agricultural operation that was split among various family members. All members have worked with COL to...
Permanently Protected – prime sandhill crane habitat!
Colorado Open Lands is excited to announce that we have protected nearly 1,500 acres in Costilla County in partnership with local landowners. The ranch consists of irrigated meadows and grazing land, and the water rights - critically important in this area - were...