You spoke and we listened


You showed up and spoke up. Through public listening sessions, focus groups, individual interviews, small meetings, and online and mailed paper surveys, our community submitted over 500 responses to Your Land Trust Listens.

You told us that you know the valleys of the Roaring Fork and middle Colorado River are filled with places vital to the life and character of the region. You know these open lands provide habitat for wildlife, protect crucial water resources, sustain local farms and family ranches, and support healthy communities. You know the ecological and economic value of conservation in this region is unmatched, yet open lands and nature face many challenges.    

From Independence Pass to the Roan Plateau, you assessed the issues most important to you and how conservation might best help. It is clear that many different people care a lot about the future of our open lands and wildlife, and that our conservation community must be more inclusive and diverse to remain vital and relevant into the future.

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​Protect

our special places.

SAVE MORE LAND!
Increase rate and impact of conservation to protect important wildlife habitat and migration corridors, agricultural and natural resources, and connections to public land and rivers.  

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Develop a regional conservation plan to guide both landscape-scale and community-driven conservation efforts.

BUILD AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS
Support landowners, partners, and local governments in their commitment to conserve land.

     

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​Steward

conserved lands to be vital and resilient for future generations.

COLLABORATE
Strengthen landowner and partner relationships to further land management goals, increase local food production, and improve habitat.

VOLUNTEER
Organize volunteer opportunities to help care for conserved lands.

RESTORE AND ENHANCE
Proactively care for community treasures like the Silt River Preserve and Riverfront Park to improve wildlife habitat and public enjoyment.

​CREATE A RESOURCE HUB
Help support sustainable agriculture and vital ecosystem services on conserved lands.
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​Engage

our diverse community to inspire deeper connections with the land.

EXPAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Increase access for more kids and schools to experience outdoor learning on conserved land.

ESTABLISH COMMUNITY LANDS
Secure additional community lands and open spaces to provide recreational opportunities and hands-on engagement with protected land and conservation.

SUPPORT YOUTH CONNECTIONS
Provide opportunities, locations, and partnerships for youth involvement in local food production and conservation.
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​Commit

to strengthening conservation for the benefit of our diverse community forever.

​SUPPORT BOARD, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS
Strengthen conservation by promoting growth, diversity, and excellence.

​INCREASE FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Ensure long-term resilience to carry out our mission forever.
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​Only together, can we make this work happen. We hope you join us in our mission to forever protect, care for, engage, and commit to these valleys.

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