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Mount Democrat

Park County, CO - 2023

USFS

Land Purchase

“Congratulations to all the partners who pulled this project together to help secure public access to one of Colorado’s iconic fourteeners, Mt. Democrat. This funding will allow the Forest Service to acquire claims from a willing seller, provide public access, and protect water quality and wildlife habitat in this high-use hiking and recreation area,” – U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

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Hawk Canyon Ranch

Larimer County, CO - 2023

Open Space

Acquisition

Conserving Hawk Canyon Ranch will preserve the viewshed from Red Mountain Open Space’s trail system as well as significant wildlife habitat, said Meegan Flenniken, land conservation manager for Larimer County Natural Resources. “This property is highly developable, so just keeping the character of the area and that quality experience you have now is one of the key benefits,”

– Meegan Flenniken, land conservation manager for Larimer County Natural Resources

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Fonay Ranch

Larimer County, CO - 2025

Conservation 

Easement

The Fonay Ranch boasts high quality, intact native foothills grassland, shrubland and ponderosa pine woodlands, rimrock outcroppings, and protects key wildlife habitat west and adjacent to Red Mountain Open Space.

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Mount Bross

Park County, CO - 2025

USFS

Land Purchase

“Colorado’s 14ers drew 265,000 hikers last year, including almost 20,000 to the Decalibron Loop, one of the most popular mountain hiking routes in the state. This acquisition preserves a key parcel along the loop trail, which will help with ongoing trail access and sustainability. The acquisition also protects other important lands on the flanks of Mount Bross that will preserve alpine tundra ecosystems.” – Lloyd Athearn, executive director, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

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Braun Ranch

Jefferson County, CO - 2026

Conservation 

Easement

“Protecting this stunning landscape adjacent to Red Rocks Amphitheater is a big win for Coloradans and visitors to our state...The landscape protects sensitive habitat and important species while also guaranteeing that future generations can continue to experience the remarkable outdoor beauty of Colorado’s Front Range.” – Justin Spring, Vice President and Colorado State Director at The Conservation Fund

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