Keep It Colorado

February 11, 2020

In the News

Summit County’s plan to end a conservation easement to build senior housing is riling locals and land trusts

Keep It Colorado

February 11, 2020

In the News

Summit County’s plan to end a conservation easement to build senior housing is riling locals and land trusts

Read what we had to say about Summit County’s plan to end a conservation easement in the Colorado Sun.

Linda Lidov

February 3, 2020

Policy Updates

SB20-135 Introduced in the Senate

Linda Lidov

February 3, 2020

Policy Updates

SB20-135 was introduced in the Senate. The bill was drafted to reflect the HB19-1264 Working Group recommendations. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13.

Linda Lidov

January 21, 2020

Events, Event Highlights

Public Agency Roundtable: Here's What We Heard

Linda Lidov

January 21, 2020

Events, Event Highlights

Public Agency Roundtable: Here's What We Heard

To help kick off the new year, we held a roundtable discussion with several of our public agency members, including a few guests – ranging from open space and city and county governments, to agencies at the state and federal levels.

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

Summer Listening Tour Schedule

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

We’ve settled on some dates for our listening tour this summer! Regional meetings are a chance to meet face-to-face with our members to share, learn, problem-solve and celebrate this great work together.

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

Storytelling Workshops: Two Dates, Two Locations

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

Storytelling Workshops: Two Dates, Two Locations

We're pleased to present our "What's Your Story?" workshops in Arvada and Glenwood Springs this winter. Get new tools for talking more meaningfully about your work!

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

Get Ready for Spring Summit 2020

Linda Lidov

January 15, 2020

Events

Coalition members, get ready for our Spring Summit 2020! Held in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at the Partners in the Outdoors Conference. An opportunity for learning, connection, networking - and fun!

Linda Lidov

January 13, 2020

Policy Updates

Policy Platform 2020 Adopted

Linda Lidov

January 13, 2020

Policy Updates

We’re pleased to announced that the Keep It Colorado board of directors adopted the policy platform last Thursday.

Linda Lidov

January 8, 2020

Viewpoints

The Year in Retrospect - and What's Ahead

Linda Lidov

January 8, 2020

Viewpoints

The Year in Retrospect - and What's Ahead

Last year took the coalition from concept to reality. Here's a quick overview of what we were able to accomplish, and a look at the programs and initiatives that will put structure to our work in 2020 and beyond.

Linda Lidov

December 16, 2019

Policy Updates

Our 2020 Policy Platform: A Down Payment on Colorado's Future

Linda Lidov

December 16, 2019

Policy Updates

Our 2020 Policy Platform: A Down Payment on Colorado's Future

We're pleased to announce that on December 5 Keep It Colorado’s board of directors unanimously voted to endorse the policy recommendations of the HB19-1264 Working Group.

Linda Lidov

November 15, 2019

Event Highlights

Fall Policy Summit Recap and Survey

Linda Lidov

November 15, 2019

Event Highlights

We had an impressive turnout at our Fall Policy Summit on November 7. Here is a recap of what happened, where the policy proposals currently stand and what’s next.

Linda Lidov

November 4, 2019

Policy Updates

Briefings, Visits and Networking in Washington, D.C.

Linda Lidov

November 4, 2019

Policy Updates

Briefings, Visits and Networking in Washington, D.C.

Keep It Colorado and Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust visited Washington, D.C. for legislative briefings and networking.

Keep It Colorado

September 10, 2019

Policy Updates

SALT Impacts (State and Local Tax Regulations)

Keep It Colorado

September 10, 2019

Policy Updates

The IRS has issued final regulations regarding contributions in exchange for state tax credits.

Keep It Colorado

September 10, 2019

Events, Event Highlights

Regional Meeting Recap

Keep It Colorado

September 10, 2019

Events, Event Highlights

During July and August we held regional meetings in Edwards, Salida, Golden and Telluride.

Keep It Colorado

July 1, 2019

Policy Updates

HB19-1264 Working Group

Keep It Colorado

July 1, 2019

Policy Updates

The HB19-1264 Working Group is under way and is tasked with identifying recommendations for three issues.

Keep It Colorado

June 13, 2019

Events

Let's Get Together, Regional Meeting Schedule Is Here!

Keep It Colorado

June 13, 2019

Events

Let's Get Together, Regional Meeting Schedule Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the schedule for summer regional meetings.

Keep It Colorado

June 13, 2019

Policy Updates

Policy Update - Success with HB19-1264

Keep It Colorado

June 13, 2019

Policy Updates

Governor Polis signed HB19-1264 into law, extending the conservation easement oversight commission and division of conservation program to certify easement holders until 2026.

Keep It Colorado

February 5, 2019

Policy Updates

Policy Update: Status of HB19-1091

Keep It Colorado

February 5, 2019

Policy Updates

The coalition opposed this bill as it was a retread of the 2018 legislation Rep. Lewis introduced that we opposed.

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

Viewpoints

The Case for "Keep It Colorado"

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

Viewpoints

This article is re-posted from the Conservation Futures Project and provides history and context on the evolution of Keep It Colorado.

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

Keep It Colorado Board of Directors

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

This article is re-posted from the Conservation Futures Project and announces openings for the Keep It Colorado board of directors.

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

Press Releases & Announcements

Announcing Keep It Colorado - the new coalition

Keep It Colorado

January 25, 2019

Press Releases & Announcements

Announcing Keep It Colorado - the new coalition

This article is re-posted from the Conservation Futures Project. It announces the formation of Keep It Colorado by the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts board of directors and the Conservation Futures Project steering committee.