The Slate River Wetlands are at the heart of our community’s landscape, rich with wildlife, vital waters, and stunning beauty. By supporting CBLT’s Slate River Wetlands Campaign, you are helping protect this irreplaceable ecosystem so it can thrive for generations to come.
Together, we will conserve and preserve Crested Butte’s lands forever.
CBLT has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to conserve the Slate River Wetlands, a 90-acre parcel located just north of the Town of Crested Butte. Long known as Crested Butte’s cherished “front door,” this landscape lies in the shadow of the Paradise Divide and provides vital wetland and floodplain habitat, supports sustainable cattle grazing, and safeguards the iconic views that define the approach to town.
Flowing for nearly 23 miles, the Slate River carries snowmelt and spring runoff into the mighty Colorado River Basin, the lifeline for more than 40 million people across seven states. Protecting this parcel means protecting the river at its source, ensuring clean water, resilient landscapes, and a legacy that stretches far beyond Crested Butte.
The last large piece of the Upper Slate River Valley not yet conserved or developed
Home to native wildlife, including wild trout, Great Blue Heron, elk, and moose
A wetland area that supports sustainable cattle grazing
A popular recreation corridor for fishing, floating, and paddling
A critical piece in protecting the headwaters of the Colorado River
To learn more and give to the Slate River Wetlands campaign, call Jake at 970-349-1206 or email Jake@cblandtrust.org.
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