Local wildfire mitigation project protects infrastructure and resources

KREX, October 28, 2025 — The first phase of a wildfire mitigation and habitat enhancement initiative led by Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT) on a conserved property in Plateau Valley has been completed.

Completed in partnership with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps (WCCC), the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) and Ute Water, the project aims to protect people, infrastructure and natural resources.

The project will establish a 300-foot-wide firebreak and use a mosaic approach to clear certain clusters of vegetation while leaving ...

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Local Motion: Preserving the Land, One Easement at a Time: How Colorado Families Are Protecting Open Space for the Future

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KVNF April, 15, 2025– As open land across Colorado’s Western Slope disappears at a record pace, a growing number of landowners are turning to a legal tool to keep their property intact: the conservation easement. While the term may sound like bureaucratic jargon, the concept is remarkably simple—and profoundly impactful.

In a recent episode of Local Motion from KVNF, host Brody Wilson explores what conservation easements are, how they work, and why families across ...

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Land trust plan punctuates a year of water angst

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, September 29, 2024- A shrinking water supply is always a concern in western Colorado.

The Colorado River District’s annual water seminar — a gathering of water managers, agricultural producers and elected officials — acts as group therapy. Everyone articulates their worst fears. But it drives urgency ...

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Land trust looks to step up role addressing water issues

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, September 28, 2024-  The Colorado West Land Trust is looking to play a larger, more focused role in helping address the water challenges that face western Colorado.

The nonprofit has developed a water protection plan that aims to help strengthen agricultural water supplies, preserve ...

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Dry Creek Farms conservation agreement aimed at preserving ag legacy

Montrose Daily Press, May 28, 2024-

The Anderson family of Olathe, with Colorado West Land Trust, announce the successful conservation of Dry Creek Farms, a pivotal step in preserving the rich agricultural heritage and vital water resources of the Uncompahgre Valley.

The Anderson family are fourth-generation Uncompahgre Valley farmers and owners of Dry Creek Farms, which encompasses 345 acres ...

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