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PROTECTING
CENTRAL COLORADO

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Central Colorado has a special place in all of our hearts.

As our communities continue to grow, it is imperative we all work together to protect our lands, waters and unmatched quality of life—for today and for future generations.

OUR
MISSION

PROTECTING THE LANDS, WATERS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CENTRAL COLORADO AS OUR COMMUNITIES FACE PRESSURE AND RAPID GROWTH

The lands and waters of Central Colorado are what sustain the things we love most about living here: the breathtaking views, flourishing wildlife, thrilling recreation, and our unmatched quality of life. As this region continues to grow, our mission to safeguard these

assets becomes more important each and every day. 

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NOW MORE THAN EVER

A DOCUMENTARY FILM

With growing populations, droughts, wildfires, and the pressure of increased recreation and travel due to COVID-19, protecting the lands, waters, and wildlife of Central Colorado is important now more than ever. This is why the Central Colorado Conservancy is working day and night to ensure this protection takes place. Throughout this feature-length documentary film, Now More Than Ever, we explore these critical threats to this beautiful region, and what our organization leaders and staff are doing to find solutions. 

Central Colorado has been discovered.
Let's protect our home. 

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6K

Acres Protected

FOREVER

400

Passionate

Members

42

Diverse Land

Easements

1

Home For Us 

All To Protect

OUR PRIORITIES

PROTECT • CONNECT • INNOVATE • SUSTAIN

Protect Our
Lands, Waters, and
Quality of Life

Connect Our
Communities to
Conservation

Innovate to Further
Our Conservation Efforts

Sustain a Healthy
Conservancy to
Continue Our Impact

LAND PROTECTED

VIEW OUR PORTFOLIO
OF 36 
EASEMENTS IN CENTRAL COLORADO

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HEADWATERS RANCH

Acres: 175
County: Lake

Date Protected: 4/8/2015

STATUS:

PROTECTED FOREVER

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OUTWARD BOUND

Acres: 472
County: Lake
Date Protected 12/23/2014

STATUS:

PROTECTED FOREVER

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BOXCAR RANCH

Acres: 90
County: Chaffee
Date Protected: 10/3/2014

STATUS:

PROTECTED FOREVER

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AREAS WE PROTECT

OUR EASEMENTS SPAN SIX DIVERSE COUNTIES IN CENTRAL COLORADO

Park

County

Lake

County

Chaffee

County

Gunnison

County

Fremont

County

Saguache

County

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OUR IMPACT

PROTECTING LANDS AND WATERS HAS A LARGE RIPPLE EFFECT IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Safeguarding
Our Unmatched Quality of Life

Providing Wildlife
the Space They Need to Flourish

Preserving Our 
Unique Rural Character

Enhancing Areas for Thrilling Activities and Recreation

Protecting Critical Natural Resources for Our Communities

Ensuring Our Breathtaking Views Stay Uninterrupted

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