Colorado Open Lands
Colorado Open Landscapes: Newsletters
Learn about our latest projects and partnerships as well as landowner stories and other tidbits through our newsletter, Colorado Open Landscape. To be added to our mailing list to receive the newsletter, which comes out in late spring and the fall, click here.
2007 Fall - Volume 8, Number 2
2007 Spring - Volume 8, Number 1
2006 Fall – Volume 7, Number 2
2006 Spring – Volume 7, Number 1
2005 Fall – Volume 6, Number 2
2005 Spring – Volume 6, Number 1
2007 Fall - Volume 8, Number 2
What's inside
President’s Letter - Rally in the Rockies!
The Frost Family Legacy – by Ferris Frost
Fountain Creek Ranch was started in 1958 by my father who was born in the green, verdant lushness of Michigan and came to the arid, vastness of the Colorado Plains to build a different life from any his family had known. He had “a dream” although he would resent it being phrased that way. He was no sentimentalist.
2007 Cranmer Award Honors Chips Barry!
Every year since 1992, Colorado Open Lands has awarded the George E. Cranmer Award to someone who has distinguished themselves in open space preservation.
Peak to Prairie Conservation Initiative Update
Colorado Open Lands is very active in the Peak to Prairie Community Conservation Area! We recently submitted a grant proposal to Great Outdoors Colorado requesting $7.4 million for conservation easement acquisitions in the project area. Eight of these projects are located along Fountain Creek between the City of Fountain and the City of Pueblo.
Stewardship the “LightHawk” Way
The Cessna 180 lifted off the runway in Grand Junction on a hot sunny morning in late June. Mo Ewing and Cheryl Wagner were on their first LightHawk flight to monitor some of Colorado Open Lands’ conservation easements on the West Slope. CORRECTION! We incorrectly stated Lighthawk's website in the newsletter. It should be www.lighthawk.org.
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2007 Spring - Volume 8, Number 1
What's inside
President’s Letter - Land Trusts 101
Our Fellowship Program
First-hand experience is an irreplaceable way to understand how land conservation works. Our Fellowship Program trains each Fellow in innovative conservation real estate, fundraising, landowner negotiations, and community-based partnership development.
Where Are The Fellows Now?
Since January 1999, we have “graduated” seven Fellows and an eighth is close on their heels. All have moved on to exciting positions with local, statewide, and national non-profits and government agencies.
2006 Projects Completed
With 42 conservation easements completed, land conservation continues to grow in Colorado.
2006 Donor Honor Roll
The work of Colorado Open Lands would simply not be possible without the support of those who care about land conservation. We extend our gratitude to all of you!
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2006 Fall – Volume 7, Number 2
What’s Inside:
President's Letter – Looking Ahead
A Legacy for South Park
The conclusion of the South Park Basin Legacy Project represents a milestone for both Colorado Open Lands and our partners in the South Park community.
2006 Cranmer Award Recipient
The Board of Directors of Colorado Open Lands is proud to announce that Phil James is the 2006 Cranmer Award recipient.
Peak to Prairie Planning Grant Finalized
Colorado Open Lands and The Nature Conservancy present the results of the Peak to Prairie Planning Grant funded by Great Outdoors Colorado.
New Look for Web Site
Our newly redesigned website features improved functionality, enhanced content, and a clean design that integrates seamlessly with our existing branding.
2006 Projects Completed
With 12 conservation easements completed to date, and over 30 still to do, land conservation continues to grow.
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2006 Spring – Volume 7, Number 1
What’s Inside:
President’s Letter – Land Trust Accreditation
Update on the South Platte
Over 1,700 acres has now been preserved in the first full year of operating in this new area of concentration.
Caring for the Land Stewardship Award
The South Park Wetlands Focus Area Committee received this Regional award for its role in devising the innovative “Trees for Trout” program in partnership with the Pike National Forest.
Another 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator
Colorado Open Lands received the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator for the 4th consecutive year!
2005 Projects Completed
2005 was another spectacular year for land conservation in Colorado. With 38 conservation easements completed, it was one of our busiest years yet!
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2005 Fall – Volume 6, Number 2
What’s Inside:
President’s Letter – Land Trust Accreditation
Helping Landowners Achieve Their Dreams
Colorado Open Lands added two new features to our conservation easement program: project coordination to assist landowners and a Revolving Loan Fund to help with transaction costs.
Peak to Prairie – Protecting Economic Viability and Agriculture
Our newest community conservation area connects the dramatic upsurge of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak to the gentle plains of the prairie.
Newest Land Conservation Fellow
Juniper Mott-White comes to us with a diverse background –
from growing wine grapes in Oregon to working with the New England Wildflower Society.
2005 Projects Completed
2005 is shaping up to be another extremely busy year for land conservation. While we have completed four conservation easements so far, there are another 38 to be done by the end of the year.
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2005 Spring – Volume 6, Number 1
What’s Inside:
President’s Letter
A Legacy of Caring
James M. Robb, winner of the 1996 George E. Cranmer Award, will be greatly missed.
FirstBank Honored
A long-time supporter of Colorado Open Lands, FirstBank was honored with the Ethics in Business Award.
2004 Projects Completed
With 32 projects completed, 2004 was another banner year for land conservation in Colorado.
2004 Donors Honored
We recognize that you have a choice in where you bestow your charitable dollar
and are extremely grateful for your support!
Click here to download the PDF of the 2005 Spring newsletter