Ensuring the
Colorado you love
today is here forever.
Protecting why we live here since 1977
Palmer Land Conservancy exists to ensure that everything we love about the Colorado good life — its natural beauty, locally grown food, outdoor recreation — can be enjoyed by everyone now, and for future generations.
OUR CONSERVATION PRIORITIES
We are committed to protecting land and water for the well-being of nature and people.
To achieve our mission, our work is focused on four conservation priorities:
Land for People
Celebrating and connecting people to land and nature through the conservation of parks and open spaces—and bringing green spaces to our urban centers.
Land for Food
Strengthening rural communities and economies by protecting local farms and ranches, and connecting urban dwellers to essential local food systems.
Land for Nature
Safeguarding the health and resiliency of landscapes that support wildlife, biodiversity, waterways, and wetlands.
Water for Life
Advancing large-scale water initiatives that balance the competing needs of water in the West and prioritize community needs and goals.
“ Show me a healthy community with a strong economy, and I’ll show you a community that ensures their natural resources—land, nature, water, open spaces—exist for everyone.”
SOUTHERN COLORADO RESIDENT
A FILM ABOUT WATER, LAND, AND A WAY OF LIFE
Palmer Land Conservancy
proudly produced and presents a groundbreaking film
by acclaimed director Ben Knight.
Water is a finite resource — and an essential one. For farmers, it’s everything.
In this poignant new film, award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, Colorado, as they fight to protect their water and land, and in turn, their culture and livelihood.
Featured Blog Posts
New Study Reveals $31-$49 of Public Benefit for Every Dollar Invested in Conservation
February 20, 2024
Colorado's landscapes are not just a canvas for scenic beauty; they are the economic engine driving the state's prosperity.
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TENACITY: Women in Conservation 2024
January 9, 2024
What do a relationship expert, elected official, and public service commissioner have in common?
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Women in Action: Winter 2024
December 21, 2023
Women in Action: A Conservation Speaker Series with Palmer
Do you cherish the natural beauty of Colorado and want to take action and make a positive impact to protect the land and water of…
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Giving Thanks: A Story of the Land
November 16, 2023
Giving thanks for local food champions and those who work tirelessly to nourish our families.
Each year, right about this time, the Palmer Land Conservancy team starts dreaming of holiday…
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The future of conservation
The land doesn't protect itself. It needs a community of courageous land lovers like you to help conserve it forever.