Mission: To preserve and steward open lands within the headwaters of the colorado river for vistas, agriculture, wildlife, and water, in partnership with landowners and for the benefit of all.
Programs: The trust continued the dialog with county residents and visitors regarding conservation easements. The trust became nationally accredited by the land trust accreditation commission. At december 31, 2017, a total of 8,826. 15 acres have been protected by 63 conservation easements, which conservatively represents over 35. 5 million in value.
Colorado Headwaters Land Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Colorado Headwaters Land Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Colorado Headwaters Land Trust 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.
