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:
733,791
Acres of land
814
Projects
50
Counties
3,508
miles of waterways
Latest News
Waterman Property – permanently protected!
Located south of Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County along the Rio Blanco, this 330-acre property borders the river to the north, National Forest to the south, and sits adjacent to another conservation easement, with sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains in the...
Vogelaar Ranch – permanently protected in partnership with Colorado West Land Trust!
The 1,360-acre Vogelaar Ranch is located in southeastern Montrose County on Horsefly Mesa, approximately 20 miles southwest of Montrose. The estate of Anita Vogelaar, whose parents bought the property and operated the ranch for decades, donated the Vogelaar Ranch...
Taylor Ranch – permanently protected!
The 3,638-acre Taylor Ranch in northern Fremont County is located in the high foothills, spanning nearly 5.5 linear miles along the eastern flank of Waugh Mountain. The property includes high mountain meadows, mixed-conifer and aspen forests, oak woodlands, and...