Mission: The organization's mission is to protect in perpetuity the important natural, agricultural, scenic, historic lands, and the water resources and riparian areas in central colorado including lake, chaffee, fremont, saguache and park counties.
Programs: The porganization holds conservation easements with public benefit on over 4,000 acres. Holds fee title to two properties open for public use. Restored 2200 linear feet of the sounth arkansas river, restored 24-acre wet meadow, helped five ranchers and three state wildlife areas with lsnd stewardship. Provided six public programs for members and the community. Conducted restoration alonmg the salida trail system.
Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.
