SEPTEMBER INSIGHTS FROM CHLT | |
- FALL APPEAL
- National Public Lands Day
- Songs & Stars Recap
- Plein Air @ Altitude
- Community News
- Ways to Support CHLT
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Dear Friend,
Conservation is most effective when it’s focused on community.
Conservation easements are meant to conserve private lands, but the benefits reach far beyond the landowner taking the steps to conserve their property. From protecting and sustaining free-flowing rivers to supporting the habitat for any number of our wildlife friends to defending the night sky against artificial light pollution, conservation easements produce greater effects for the entire region.
Read the full Appeal Letter here
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National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 28
National Public Lands Day is the largest and most productive volunteer project event of the year. Grand County has the longest-running annual NPLD event in the country with numerous projects spread out throughout the county. Volunteers have their choice of project which is usually followed by celebrating with a picnic in the park.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our fourth annual Songs & Stars event, this year at Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge in Grand Lake! We had a full turn-out, enjoyed delicious food provided by the Shadowcliff staff and wonderful music by Sierra the Daring and Brandon Mach. Jeremy Krones presented on the intersection of conservation easements and protecting the night sky, and Kim White from the Town of Grand Lake spoke on the Town's campaign for Dark Sky certification.
Unfortunately it was raining so we weren't able to stargaze like usual, but everyone had a great time talking about the sky and what we can each do to reduce and prevent light pollution, and meeting other interested conservationists from all over Grand County, Colorado, and the West!
Read about the event in Sky Hi News: Colorado Headwaters Land Trust event teaches folks about local efforts to preserve dark skies and land conservation
Here are some photos taken by Keep It Colorado staff:
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Jeremy Krones beginning his presentation about Conservation and the Night Sky | |
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Plein Air @ Altitude event brings artists to capture serene scenes in Grand County
The fourth annual Plein Air @ Altitude event is taking place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. The annual event is hosted by Fraser Valley Arts, and it has partnered up with the Colorado Headwaters Land Trust and Rendezvous Colorado.
Participants of the event had the opportunity to paint on private ranches and land trusts while enjoying Grand County’s high alpine views. Plein air is a French term that means in the open air, and is the practice of painting outdoors.
Read More from Sky Hi News
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Grand County and the Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office have also entered stage 1 fire restrictions. In this stage, fires are allowed in developed recreation areas. Open fires are not allowed outside developed recreation sites. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation area or when at least 6 feet away from all combustible materials.
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The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition (BTWC) seeks a highly organized, experienced, and motivated self-starter to independently oversee BTWC’s current forestry projects and to assist with the organization’s community outreach programs. Under the general direction of the BTWC Director, the Forestry Project Manager will predominantly participate in and lead forest restoration project identification, planning, coordination, management, and monitoring efforts. Our ideal candidate will have over four years of professional working experience with these tasks in the fields of forestry, watershed science, ecological restoration, natural resource stewardship and will enjoy working with people. Additional training and experience in the following topics will be highly applicable to the job: collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, contractor oversight, and western water resource ownership and management. Local knowledge of the Big Thompson River and water system and its diverse water use needs are extremely beneficial to this position, but not required.
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Denver Water has a vacant Watershed Scientist position. The position will help facilitate our forest health and wildfire programs on our Watershed Planning team, including From Forests to Faucets. Feel free to direct folks to me with any questions on the position. The posting will be open until Sept. 6.
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Want to make a big impact by protecting the land we love across Grand County in 2024? |
With your regular gift, you can help Colorado Headwaters Land Trust continue to protect valuable open lands throughout Grand County in perpetuity, for visitors, locals, and wildlife to enjoy, forever!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Be Our Conservation Partner! | |
P.O. Box 1938 • Granby, CO 80446 • (970) 887-1177
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