Photo by Petar Dopchev Change is in the Air Spring is a season of new beginnings, and the Crested Butte Land Trust has some changes to share with you. After five years of growing the Land Trust’s fundraising capacity and telling our story, Jess Forbes is moving on to run her own business in the Crested Butte community. Saying goodbye to great people...

Photo by Xavi Fane Signs of Spring: A Few Wildlife-Friendly Reminders As the days grow longer and the snow begins to soften, many of us start itching to get back out to our favorite recreation areas. Spring is also a sensitive time for wildlife across the Gunnison Valley, and a few seasonal closures help give...

Photo by John Holder Slate River Wetlands Acquired! Thanks to the extraordinary support of this community, the Crested Butte Land Trust has acquired the Kapushion-Spehar Wetlands parcel immediately north of the Town of Crested Butte.   What began as an ambitious vision became a shared commitment to conserve 90 acres along the Slate River, protecting clean water, wildlife habitat, working lands, and the...

Photo By Trevor Bona Slate River Wetlands Campaign We’re starting the year with strong momentum and an important opportunity ahead. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of this community, we have under $750,000 left to raise to purchase and permanently protect a 90-acre parcel in the Slate River Wetlands.  This effort continues more than 30 years of conservation work along the Slate River,...

Season’s Greetings Winter has finally arrived here in the Gunnison Valley. And each year, the turn toward winter always brings a moment of pause, a chance to reflect on the year we’ve shared and the steady care this community brought to every project. At CBLT, that care is a community act. It’s a partnership on...

2025 Winter Newsletter Content:Message from the Executive Director Slate River Wetlands PreserveConserving Cement CreekLong Lake Legacy ContinuesRed Lady: Year One of ForeverSupporter Spotlight Click here for the PDF version. Message from the Executive Director As winter settles into the Gunnison Valley, I’m reminded that conservation – like the seasons – is a long, steady cycle. Each...

Photo by Xavi Fane November Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter? Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events! Click here to opt in! Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our latest Mountain Memo. Cement...

Photo by Trevor Bona October Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter? Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events! Click here to opt in! Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our latest Mountain Memo. Two...

Photo by Xavi Fane September Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter? Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events! Click here to opt in! Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our latest Mountain Memo. CBLT...

Photo by Xavi Fane August Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter? Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events! Click here to opt in! Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our latest Mountain Memo. One...