Central Colorado Conservancy works to protect and restore what makes Central Colorado so special.
Your support helps us to:
"I remember how it used to be around here and I wanted to keep some of my land the way it is, so that is why placing part of my ranch into a conservation easement was important. It needed to be preserved for the future." -Joe Cogan, rancher
Central Colorado Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands, waters and quality of life of Central Colorado as our communities face pressure and rapid growth. We are committed to conserving the region's land, water and wildlife by partnering with landowners, agricultural producers, local governments, land management agencies, and the community.
The Conservancy's vision is for a Central Colorado supported by thriving communities that have safeguarded their rural character, lands, waters and wildlife. Established in 2001, the Central Colorado Conservancy has been the leader in land and water protection in the Upper Arkansas Valley. We have helped protect close to 10,000 acres in the region, including major wildlife corridors, historic ranches, scenic vistas, open spaces and critical riparian zones. The relevance of our work can be seen in the open space and natural environment along the Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway in each direction. We continue to reach out to our local communities, educating residents and visitors about conservation and encouraging them to join us in being stewards of our significant land and water resources.
Organization name
Central Colorado Conservancy
other names
Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas
2001
Tax id (EIN)
84-1594923
Category
Environment
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
128 East First StreetMailing
P.O Box 942Chaffee County, CO, US
Lake County, CO, US
Fremont County, CO, US
Saguache County, CO, US
Gunnison County, CO, US