JULY INSIGHTS FROM CHLT
  • CHLT's Monthly Giving Program
  • Opinion Essay
  • Upcoming Events
  • Community News
  • Ways to Support CHLT
CHLT's Monthly Giving Program
Want to make a big impact by conserving and stewarding the land we love across Grand County in 2023? Become a monthly donor of CHLT!
In addition to the Granby Conservation Easement, we are working on many other conservation projects throughout the county. Every donation to the land trust is support for our work and mission:

. . . to conserve and steward the open lands and natural character of the headwaters of the Colorado River in partnership with the local community.

The Granby project is community-driven and will benefit everyone, being just a few miles from downtown Granby and along highways 40 and 34. Much of the conserved property will be open for recreation in the summer and the entire property will be closed in the winter, to support the herds of elk who overwinter in the Granby area.

With your gift, you can help Colorado Headwaters Land Trust protect spaces like the Granby Highlands Trails Easement in perpetuity, for visitors, locals, and wildlife to enjoy, forever.
OPINION: The Debate Over Land Use in the
American West


Check out the latest opinion piece in Sky-Hi News from CHLT's Executive Director!

This essay discusses the debate over land use in the American West, as the inclusion of conservation as an equivalent land use to extraction and recreation can help us maintain the land mechanism that has kept us on this track of growth and development for so long.
Upcoming Events
Songs & Stargazing
Saturday, July 12
Join us for our third annual night under the stars!

Enjoy dinner, live music, as well as a stargazing experience at the height of the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Stay tuned for more details!
Grand County National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 23
Headwaters Book Club
Thursday, October 19
Looking for a book club? Interested in recreation, conservation, and Grand County history?

Come join us for our October book club meeting! Read your favorite book on local history to prepare.

Stay tuned for more details.
Thank you to all who attended our events this past June! We've kicked off the summer strong with successful educational events bringing Grand County community members and visitors together to celebrate our beloved open spaces. We appreciate everyone who participated in these gatherings, and look forward to hosting more events as the summer moves along!
Community News
  • To honor the 30th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day, NEEF is planning a social media and storytelling campaign to showcase the unwavering commitment of event organizers, site managers, and volunteers who have participated in NPLD events for five years or more. If you, or someone you know, fits this description, please feel free to email Amy Skalmusky, VP of Marketing and Communications for NEEF at askalmusky@neefusa.org.
  • On June 26, 2023 the Grand County Drought Preparedness Committee declared that Grand County remains in Drought Watch. Despite recent rainfall and an abundance of water resources at present, it is crucial to emphasize that we are currently enduring the driest two decades ever recorded. For more information, click here.
  • Notice to landowners who've donated conservation easements: Regarding IRS Notice 2023-30: Please consult with your legal and tax advisors to determine if, and how, this affects a past easement donation.
Ways to Support CHLT
Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Click here to learn more.
CARS

Is your vehicle costing more than it's worth? Then hit the brakes on expensive repairs and consider donating your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to Colorado Headwaters Land Trust.
We accept all types of vehicles, running or not! We'll use the proceeds from your donation to continue to conserve and steward the open lands and natural character of the headwaters of the Colorado River in partnership with the local community. The process is easy, the pick-up is free, and your donation is tax-deductible. To learn more, click here.
Be Our Conservation Partner!
Are you or your business interested in becoming a Conservation Partner of CHLT? Click here for more information!
P.O. Box 1938 • Granby, CO 80446 • (970) 887-1177