Colorado Open Lands
Overview
Our Mission
To preserve the significant open lands and diminishing natural heritage of Colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservation techniques and strategic leadership.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (VI); Open_Space (EI); Urban (VI); Farm_Ranch (EI); Natural (EI); Recreation (VI); Water (EI); Forests (VI)
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 7Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Colorado | Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Boulder, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa |
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Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 251,375 | 0 | 215,000 | 36,375 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.