By the Numbers:
289,561 acres of land and water saved
  • 34 projects have conserved 84,000 acres of working ranches, river corridors, and outdoor recreation areas through our partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado.
  • A focus on rivers has protected over 85,000 acres within the Colorado, San Juan, Navajo, Gunnison, Arkansas, Rio Grande and South Platte watersheds.

PROJECTS

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
We built relationships with willing landowners to purchase land within the site boundary and transfer it to the National Park ...
The Last Urban Farm in Boulder Remains

The Last Urban Farm in Boulder Remains
After over a decade of work with The Conservation Fund and the City of Boulder, the Long family reached the goal to see their ...
South Boulder Creek

South Boulder Creek
A top priority for federal, state and local agencies, the Toll property protects drinking water supplies for Denver and Boulde...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
A rugged landscape that attracts hikers and campers who like a challenge, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is known ...
Saving Colorado’s Sweetwater Lake

Saving Colorado’s Sweetwater Lake
Protecting the historic and beautiful Sweetwater Lake, and roughly 488 acres of land around it, has been a high priority for t...
McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado
The 177-acre Crow Bottom property secures public recreation opportunities with 1.5 miles of river frontage along the beautiful...
I-25 Conservation Corridor Project

I-25 Conservation Corridor Project
From rolling grasslands to dramatic mesas and Pikes Peak in the distance, travelers can still experience Colorado’s unspoiled ...
A 30-Year Effort to Protect the Navajo River Watershed in Colorado Now Complete

A 30-Year Effort to Protect the Navajo River Watershed in Colorado Now Complete
The Conservation Fund has helped protect 65,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat in the Navajo River watershed....
Colorado’s Historic Splendid Valley

Colorado’s Historic Splendid Valley
Preserving agricultural heritage and locally grown produce for future generations on Colorado’s rapidly growing Front Range....
Pikes Peak Region – Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Region – Colorado Springs
Long term vision and partnership protects significant open space at Colorado’s second fastest growing city....