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Big news from Steamboat Springs! Today, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded $14,506,272 in funding to 35 partner-led projects across 27 counties, supporting Colorado’s outdoors, wildlife, and people.
Created by Colorado voters in 1992, GOCO invests up to half of Colorado Lottery proceeds in partner-led conservation and recreation projects across the state. Today’s grants were awarded through a competitive process. Supported by GOCO regional program officers, eligible organizations submitted a project concept and then an application, successfully earning funding for their projects.
Program Investments
- Community Impact — $5,220,408, 11 projects
Invests in projects that enhance a community's quality of life and outdoor access - Land Acquisition — $3,040,000, 1 project
Supports urban and rural landscape, waterway, and habitat protection priorities, and improves outdoor access - Land Acquisition Loan — $2,850,000 loan, 1 project
Provides short-term, low- or no-interest loans to help partners quickly conserve high-priority lands - CPW Director’s Innovation Fund — $150,000, 7 projects
In partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, invests in creative, impactful parks or wildlife projects elevated by CPW staff - RESTORE Colorado — $2,795,867, 10 projects
In partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, employs a collaborative funding model to support large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across public and private lands - Transaction Cost Assistance Program — $450,000, 6 projects
In partnership with Keep It Colorado, helps nonprofit land trusts cover the costs associated with conservation easement transactions
Keep reading for more information on each project. Congratulations, partners and Colorado!
Funded Projects
Jump to: Community Impact, Land Acquisition, CPW Director's Innovation Fund, RESTORE Colorado, Transaction Cost Assistance Program
Base Programs
Community Impact
Community Impact
Invests in projects that enhance a community's quality of life and outdoor access
City and County of Denver, $300,000 for City Park Living Land
Denver Parks & Recreation will construct a Native and Indigenous-led intertribal arbor in City Park, Denver’s largest and most-visited urban regional park. The arbor is a key component of the Living Land initiative, which is transforming the South Meadow, former Eastern Playground and Lily Pond areas into a “living land acknowledgement” that honors Native and Indigenous communities and invites more than one million annual visitors to experience outdoor recreation through the lens of culture, conservation, and environmental resilience.
Living Land includes three interconnected components—Gather (former Eastern Playground and intertribal arbor), Restore (South Meadow), and Heal (Lily Pond)—that highlight Indigenous land stewardship and conservation practices through native prairie restoration, culturally important and medicinal plantings, and spaces for community gathering. Designed through years of relationship-building and a Native- and Indigenous-led process, the project engaged more than 100 participants from many Tribes, along with the Denver American Indian Commission, Denver Indian Center, and neighborhood groups.
City of Craig, $300,000 for the Woodbury Park Enhancement Project
Just west of downtown Craig, Woodbury Park has long been a community hub, offering a free, accessible place to get outside, stay active, and connect with neighbors. To expand recreation opportunities and meet growing demand, the city will add a new four-court, lighted pickleball facility. Participation in Craig has grown more than 800% over the past decade, and the new courts will create space for players of all ages and skill levels to play, learn, and compete.
The project builds on existing amenities, including baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a pavilion, while serving nearby neighborhoods, mobile home parks, and a planned affordable housing development. As Craig navigates an economic transition, investments like this support community health, build local pride, and strengthen the city’s appeal as a regional outdoor recreation destination. The project was developed in partnership with Craig Pickleball Group and numerous community organizations.
City of Cripple Creek, $150,000 for the Southern Teller County Coordinated Rec Master Plan
Southern Teller County is developing a regional recreation master plan at a pivotal moment, as local communities work to diversify the economy and build on growing opportunities in outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. The plan will establish shared goals for conservation, connectivity, forest health and economic resilience, while identifying grant-ready projects and implementation strategies for Cripple Creek, Victor, and surrounding communities.
Historically, partners have faced outdated plans, limited tax bases, aging infrastructure, and heavy reliance on volunteers. The new plan will identify barriers to outdoor access and prioritize projects that improve the safety, accessibility, and affordability of year-round recreation. Community engagement will be central to the process, with outreach tailored to underserved residents, including seniors, low-income households, people with disabilities, rural residents, working families, and youth.
City of Idaho Springs, $750,000 for Shelly Quinn Park Redevelopment – Phase II
The City of Idaho Springs and Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District will complete Phase II of the Shelly Quinn Park Redevelopment, transforming a 5-acre, 1960s-era ballfield complex into a vibrant, multi-generational outdoor hub. In a rapidly changing mountain town with both an aging population and an influx of young families, the project will provide free, close-to-home recreation that supports health, youth development, and aging in place, while reinforcing Idaho Springs as a regional recreation gateway.
Building on Phase I improvements, Phase II will add an inclusive playground with sensory and wheelchair-accessible elements, multi-sport courts, flexible green space, ADA restrooms, and expanded parking and sidewalks. The project was shaped through extensive youth-led and community-wide engagement, including surveys, public meetings, and pop-up events that identified strong support and prioritized amenities.
Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District, $100,000 for the Master Plan Update
ERBM will update its 2012 Recreation, Parks & Trails Master Plan, restoring clear strategic direction for recreation services in and around Meeker. Over a 15–18-month process, the district will align its goals, facilities, and finances with current community needs to support equitable, sustainable recreation programming and outdoor assets.
Since adopting the original GOCO-funded plan, ERBM has invested roughly $8 million in parks, trails, and outdoor amenities while expanding management responsibilities and formalizing stewardship operations. As community needs evolve and revenues tighten, the updated plan will combine robust community engagement with new revenue and cost-recovery strategies to strengthen long-term sustainability while maintaining equitable access.
Focus groups, public meetings, and multilingual surveys will engage residents across ages, income levels, and backgrounds, helping shape future recreation investments, land acquisition planning, and a phased implementation strategy for Meeker and Eastern Rio Blanco County.
Ouray County & Trust for Land Restoration, $180,000 for Silver Mountain Mine Property Acquisition
Trust for Land Restoration and Ouray County will acquire and permanently protect the 104-acre Silver Mountain Mine property in the Red Mountain Pass corridor as open space. Located in one of Southwest Colorado’s most heavily visited alpine recreation landscapes, the project will secure long-term public access for hikers, OHV users, Nordic skiers, and backcountry travelers while protecting historic mining features and sensitive high-elevation ecosystems.
The property supports important wildlife habitat and headwaters ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, and riparian areas that help filter historic mine drainage before it reaches Red Mountain Creek. Bringing the land into public ownership will connect more than 9,000 acres of already protected lands and help prevent development that could limit trail access. Future management will improve recreation access, address mining hazards, and support heritage tourism, wildlife conservation, and year-round public use.
Pitkin County and Aspen Valley Land Trust, $456,670 for Coffman Ranch: Restoring Land, Opening Access
Aspen Valley Land Trust and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails will build a new river-access trail and restore adjacent habitat at Coffman Ranch, transforming the conserved historic ranch into an accessible community hub where conservation, agriculture, and inclusive outdoor recreation come together. In a region with abundant public lands but few nearby places designed for gentle river access and place-based learning, the project will create a welcoming space for schools, families, and underserved residents to connect with land and water close to home.
The project includes a 2,200-foot natural-surface trail to the Roaring Fork River, bilingual interpretive signage, and restoration of roughly 22 acres of wetlands, meadow, and riparian habitat. Combined with a new learning-focused ranch headquarters, the project will support school groups, volunteers, and community partners while demonstrating how restoration, working agriculture, and public access can coexist for long-term community and ecological benefit.
South Suburban Park and Recreation District, $900,000 for Cornerstone Playground
South Suburban Park and Recreation District will build its first fully inclusive, universally designed playground at Cornerstone Park, expanding access to outdoor play for residents across the south metro Denver area. Located near neighborhoods in Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, and surrounding communities, the park serves as a walkable, transit-friendly destination for recreation and connection.
Shaped through extensive community engagement, including input from families of children with sensory, mobility, vision, and hearing differences, the nature-themed playground will include features such as an inclusive multi-user swing, quiet spaces, safety-focused design elements, and an adult changing table to support dignity and full participation. Already a heavily used regional hub for sports, camps, and community events, Cornerstone Park’s new 15,000-square-foot playground will create a welcoming all-abilities destination where children and families of all ages can play together.
Town of Kiowa, $993,738 for Nordman Memorial Park and Fawn Valley Park
The Town of Kiowa will deliver long-awaited improvements to Nordman Memorial and Fawn Valley parks, creating a regional recreation hub for families across eastern Elbert and El Paso counties. The project will replace failing infrastructure, add amenities such as a splash pad, green space, and permanent restrooms, and help revitalize Kiowa’s commercial core while improving quality of life and safety.
At Nordman Memorial Park, upgrades include a universal-access playground with inclusive features, a shaded pavilion, and a water-efficient splash pad. Improvements at Fawn Valley Park include a new basketball court, refreshed playground and volleyball areas, shaded gathering spaces, and a new irrigated green play field. Shaped through extensive community engagement, the project will transform two underperforming parks into inclusive, family-friendly spaces that reduce travel burdens and better serve the eastern plains community.
Town of Kremmling, $700,000 for Kremmling Community Parks Revitalization
The Town of Kremmling will revitalize the Red Mountain Sports Complex and Doc Ceriani Park, transforming two aging facilities into modern, multi-use recreation hubs that serve communities across a 30-mile radius. In a town where many families commute long distances for work, the project will provide safe, close-to-home outdoor spaces for youth, families, and older adults.
At Doc Ceriani Park, improvements include an all-abilities playground with inclusive and sensory play features, as well as a compact multi-sport court for soccer, basketball, and pickleball. Upgrades at the Red Mountain Sports Complex will improve field safety, support year-round use, add volleyball facilities, and include plans for a new trailhead connecting to nearby state and Bureau of Land Management lands. Shaped through extensive community engagement, the project will expand equitable recreation opportunities while supporting local businesses and long-term community vitality.
Town of La Veta, $381,000 for the La Veta Playground Project
The Town of La Veta will replace the playground in Town Park with a modern, inclusive recreation hub that restores the civic heart of the community. In a rural area where free public spaces are essential for youth development and senior health, the project will create a close-to-home gathering place and eliminate a 32-mile round trip to the nearest alternative playground.
The new play area will include accessible surfacing, climbing structures, slides, swings, adult fitness stations, and community gathering spaces shaped by feedback from local students and residents. Designed to reflect La Veta’s cultural identity, the playground will incorporate features inspired by the town’s railroad and ranching history. Connected to new sidewalks, bike lanes, and the La Veta Trails Town Loop, the project will create an accessible recreation hub that supports community connection, local businesses, and long-term quality of life.
Land Acquisition
Land Acquisition
Supports urban and rural landscape, waterway, and habitat protection priorities, and improves outdoor access
Palmer Land Conservancy was awarded a $3.04 million Land Acquisition grant and a $2.85 million Land Acquisition loan. More details about the project will be announced soon.
Partner Programs
CPW Director's Innovation Fund
CPW Director's Innovation Fund
In partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, invests in creative, impactful parks or wildlife projects elevated by CPW staff
Aquatics Research Section, $25,000 for Vulnerable Aquatic Species Research
This project addresses a growing threat to Colorado’s cutthroat trout and boreal toad populations. A chemical called 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q), commonly used in tires, is an emerging toxin found in streams. Recent studies suggest Colorado may have the third-highest levels of this pollutant in the country, but more local data is needed. By focusing on high-traffic areas, this project will examine how stormwater runoff carries 6PPD-q into nearby waterways and sensitive habitats. Researchers will study five key sites to understand how this pollution affects vulnerable species and their populations.
Area 5, $20,894 for the Human-Wildlife Conflict Minimization Kit
Wildlife conflicts are increasing in Colorado, creating safety concerns for both people and animals. To help reduce these conflicts, Area 5 is developing a Human-Wildlife Conflict Minimization Kit that provides practical, easy-to-use tools for staff, landowners, and communities. The kit includes devices that use light and sound to deter wildlife, AI-powered technology to prevent encounters, and cameras to track how well the tools are working. Field staff will test the kit in a variety of real-world situations and may create a checkout system so homeowners, ranchers, and partners can borrow the tools to prevent conflicts before they happen.
Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility, $25,000 for Post-release Monitoring of Black Bear Cubs
Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife rehabilitates many orphaned black bear cubs at its Frisco Creek Wildlife Facility, at a high cost to the agency. Most of these bears are tagged before release, but are rarely seen again, making it difficult to know how well they adjust to life in the wild. In this project, researchers will place GPS collars on ten cubs to track their movements and survival for up to 18 months after release. This data will help measure how successfully the cubs adapt and determine whether current release strategies are effective.
Jackson Lake State Park, $17,196 for Leave No Trace Stewardship Murals
This project will transform up to 10 buildings at Jackson Lake State Park into immersive outdoor classrooms. Park staff will partner with student artists from colleges in Northeast Colorado to create large-scale murals. Seven buildings will highlight the seven Leave No Trace principles, while three will celebrate the region’s local culture and heritage. This effort is an important step in helping Jackson Lake State Park become a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site.
Elkhead Reservoir State Park, $12,500 for the Elkhead Accessibility Initiative
This project will improve access at the East Beach Day Use Area by adding mobility-friendly equipment. Park staff will install Mobi-mats (portable pathways that rest on top of the sand and extend to the water’s edge), making it easier to reach the shoreline. The park will also offer a Mobi-chair, a specialized wheelchair designed for use on sand and in the water, available to visitors at no cost. These improvements will help ensure the beach is more accessible.
Cherry Creek State Park, $25,000 for Nature Play at Cherry Creek
This project will transform an outdated group picnic area into a new play space that honors the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples who have long-standing ties to the land. Planned improvements include lighting, a rock climbing feature, and two tipis. The project team will work in partnership with Indigenous communities to ensure their perspectives and priorities guide the design. The space is intended to support cultural connection, storytelling, and community gathering.
Eldorado Canyon State Park, $24,410 for Pollinator Pathways
Eldorado Canyon will launch a community science program focused on pollinator conservation. The project has two main goals: support Colorado House Bill 24-1117 by advancing the study and protection of native invertebrates, and create a model that can be replicated in other locations. Park staff and partners will highlight the importance of pollinators while training volunteers to collect data using standardized methods. Monitoring efforts will include species like the Hops Azure butterfly, which is identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
RESTORE Colorado
RESTORE Colorado
In partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, employs a collaborative funding model to support large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across public and private lands
City and County of Denver, $285,024 for Creating Pollinator Habitat and Water Resiliency in West Denver Parks
The City and County of Denver will replace existing bluegrass turf with native shortgrass prairie to improve and reconnect pollinator habitat in Lakewood/Dry Gulch and Paco Sánchez Parks in west Denver. The work will increase native plant and wildlife diversity, reduce water use, and create better conditions for pollinators to live and move through the area, especially along the stream corridor.
Colorado Open Lands, $283,612 for Process-Based Restoration and Adaptive Management to Support Beaver in Park County
Colorado Open Lands will use adaptive management, monitoring, and new project development to support beaver-based restoration of streamside habitats in Park County. The work will improve how rivers and surrounding landscapes function, restore wet and aquatic habitats, increase biodiversity, and strengthen beaver populations that are important to long-term conservation in the region.
Envision, Inc., $259,745 for Grassland and Conifer Forest Restoration for Big Game Species in the Upper Arkansas River Basin
Envision, Inc. will restore nearly 900 acres of important piñon-juniper forest and grasslands in Chaffee County using simple, low-tech methods. The work will improve the quality and availability of forage for mule deer, elk, and other key wildlife species in the Upper Arkansas River Basin. It will also expand connected habitat, increase forage production, and restore high-quality habitat overall.
Mancos Conservation District, $457,500 to Improve Aquatic Habitat and Hydrologic Function for Native Fish in the Mancos River Watershed
Mancos Conservation District will strengthen the health and resilience of the Mancos River watershed in southwest Colorado for native warmwater fish species, including flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, and roundtail chub. The work will improve stream habitat by removing barriers that block fish movement, updating irrigation diversion structures to support agricultural producers, and enhancing public access. It will also install tools that help people and beavers coexist and track water use to inform future restoration.
National Forest Foundation (NFF), $186,486 for Wet Meadow and Riparian Restoration in the Elkhead Creek Watershed
NFF will restore wet meadows, streamside habitat, and connected vegetation areas in the Elkhead Creek watershed in northwest Colorado using simple, nature-based restoration techniques and targeted planting. The work will reconnect streams to their floodplains, improve how water moves and is stored in the landscape, and create better habitat for wildlife. Species that will benefit include Colorado River cutthroat trout, boreal toads, sandhill cranes, and Gunnison sage-grouse.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), $262,320 for Multi-benefit Wetland, Riparian, and Stream Restoration at High Creek Fen Preserve
TNC will restore resilient fen wetlands, streams, and streamside habitat at High Creek Fen Preserve in central Colorado. The work will create habitat for rare plants, aquatic insects, and priority wildlife species, such as mule deer, elk, and mountain plover. It will also improve water movement through the area and provide opportunities for volunteers and the community to get involved.
Trout Unlimited, Inc., $151,704 for Reintroduction of Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout to Native Range in Southern Colorado
Trout Unlimited will restore genetically pure populations of Rio Grande cutthroat trout to their native range in southern Colorado. The work will remove non-native fish using a combination of manual and targeted treatment methods, remove or replace barriers to improve fish movement, and use simple, nature-based restoration techniques to improve stream and streamside habitat. It will also reduce brook trout populations in shared streams by introducing sterile males.
Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy (UGRWC), $369,076 for Enhancing Watershed Resilience & Local Capacity in the Upper Gunnison River Basin
UGRWC will use simple, nature-based restoration methods, cheatgrass treatments, and improved irrigation water management to enhance aquatic habitat, Gunnison sage-grouse habitat, and winter range for big game in the Upper Gunnison River Basin. The work will help sustain key staff positions and strengthen coordination across private and public lands. These efforts will create a more connected, drought-resilient watershed that can better support both local communities and wildlife.
Uviation World Water Inc., $323,796 to Build Capacity and Implement Coexistence Strategies to Reduce Human-Beaver Conflict in Colorado
Uviation World Water Inc will support human-beaver coexistence by building local capacity and using proven strategies to reduce conflicts and keep beavers on the landscape, where they provide important wildlife habitat. It will also promote long-term success by sharing knowledge and best practices. The work will help retain beavers at 18 sites and expand or improve habitat through partnerships with landowners in the Upper Rio Grande, Roaring Fork, and Upper Arkansas River basins.
Wild Earth Society Incorporated dba Wildlands Network, $216,601 to Reconnect and Improve Big Game Winter Range Habitat on the Rio Grande National Forest
Wildlands Network will improve winter habitat for elk and deer by closing unauthorized routes and removing or modifying fencing in key winter range areas across Bureau of Land Management, Rio Grande National Forest, and private lands. Volunteers and staff will survey and map 500 miles of fence, remove or modify 15 miles, and close at least 20 miles of unauthorized routes. This work will improve both the quality and availability of winter habitat in Rio Grande and Conejos counties.
Transaction Cost Assistance Program
Transaction Cost Assistance Program
In partnership with Keep It Colorado, helps nonprofit land trusts cover the costs associated with conservation easement transactions
Aspen Valley Land Trust, $75,000 for Siebert on the Roaring Fork
This 50-acre property just outside Basalt includes irrigated hayfields, intact river habitat, and nearly half a mile of frontage along the Roaring Fork River. Located in the rapidly developing Willits corridor, the land provides important open space and wildlife habitat in an area facing intense residential development pressure.
Adjacent to Glassier Open Space and the Willits Lane multi-use trail, the property is the last large undeveloped and unprotected riverfront parcel in this section of the mid-valley. Recognized for its high biodiversity, the land supports a wide range of wildlife and sensitive plant species, including the rare Ute Ladies’ Tresses orchid. Conserving the property will help protect river health, wildlife habitat, agricultural land, and scenic open space in one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s fastest-growing areas.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, $50,000 for RH Ranch
Note: This grant was funded by The Nature Conservancy.
This approximately 1,400-acre working cattle ranch between Meeker and Rifle supports livestock grazing, seasonal hunting, and wildlife habitat across sagebrush, pinyon-juniper, and riparian landscapes. Managed with practices such as rotational grazing, wildlife-friendly fencing, invasive weed control, and water improvements, the ranch provides important habitat for elk, mule deer, greater sage-grouse, burrowing owls, bald eagles, and other species.
The property also serves the local economy through agricultural production and seasonal outfitting. In 2026, the Lee Fire burned part of the ranch, damaging miles of fencing and water infrastructure. Despite those setbacks, the family remains committed to restoring the land, and new vegetation growth is already demonstrating the landscape’s resilience and the long-term value of conservation-focused stewardship.
Colorado Open Lands, $75,000 for Koch Ranch
This 425-acre ranch in the Wet Mountain Valley of northern Custer County includes wetlands, grasslands, irrigated hayfields, and conifer forests that provide year-round habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, black bear, wild turkey, cutthroat trout, sandhill cranes, and many other species. The property’s rare groundwater-fed wetlands also support uncommon native plants found in few places in Colorado.
Stewarded by the same family since 1871, the ranch contains highly productive agricultural land and important water rights that help sustain both farming and wildlife habitat. Conserving the property will protect its agricultural heritage, ecological value, and scenic character while supporting broader efforts to preserve the Wet Mountain Valley’s ranching landscape and natural resources for future generations.
Montezuma Land Conservancy, $75,000 for Trail Canyon Ranch
Situated between Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe lands, this 200-acre property is part of a larger effort to protect more than 1,000 connected acres and three miles of Trail Canyon in southwest Colorado. Conserving the land will create an important wildlife and conservation corridor linking McElmo Canyon and Trail Canyon while building on previous regional conservation successes.
The property includes wetlands shaped by decades of beaver activity, nearly two miles of creek habitat, irrigated farmland, a native plant nursery, pinon-juniper woodlands, and sandstone canyon walls. Managed to support wildlife and native plants, the land provides habitat for several sensitive species, including the western yellow-billed cuckoo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and the rare Primula specuicola flower.
Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust, $75,000 for Bachelor Loop
Mineral County acquired 300 acres of mountainous land north of Creede through a historic settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency and plans to permanently protect the property while creating a new outdoor recreation area with public access. Located near the Creede Underground Mining Museum, the site will highlight the region’s mining history as well as the long-standing connections Indigenous and other communities have to the area.
Protecting the land will also help safeguard a stretch of Willow Creek near the headwaters of the Rio Grande by limiting disturbance in an area affected by historic mining impacts. The property has been recognized for its important wildlife habitat and biodiversity, with more than 20 sensitive plant and animal species identified across its forests, wetlands, and mountain terrain.
Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust, $75,000 for Timberline Cattle
This 2,040-acre ranch in the San Luis Valley uses senior water rights to support seasonal flood irrigation, livestock grazing, and drought-conscious farming practices designed to improve long-term resilience in a region facing significant water challenges. The landowner uses strategies such as strategically fallowing fields and growing water-conscious crops to conserve water while maintaining agricultural productivity.
Connected to other conserved lands near the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Grande Natural Area, the property includes nearly 1,000 acres of wetlands and important upland habitat for elk, migratory waterfowl, and other wildlife. Sandhill cranes regularly stop there during spring and fall migrations. Conserving the ranch and its water rights will help sustain agriculture, wildlife habitat, and future generations of producers in the San Luis Valley.
The Conservation Fund, $75,000 for Beaver Meadows
Located just 45 minutes from Denver in the Upper South Platte River watershed, this 729-acre property borders a roadless area of Pike National Forest and Staunton State Park. Its rolling meadows, rocky outcroppings, streams, and forests provide important habitat for elk, moose, mule deer, bighorn sheep, black bear, wild turkey, and other wildlife.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has identified the property as a high conservation priority for the area and is working with The Conservation Fund to place a conservation easement on the land to permanently protect its natural resources and wildlife habitat, including efforts supporting native Greenback cutthroat trout restoration.
Congratulations, partners and Colorado! Have questions? Contact us at info@goco.org.