Conservation in Action

For 35 years, the Crested Butte Land Trust has worked alongside landowners, partners, volunteers, and our community to protect and care for the lands and waterways that make the Gunnison Valley so special. That work takes many forms, from conservation easements and land acquisitions to rangeland management, irrigation water improvements, and recreation management. It all begins with people who care deeply about this place and are willing to work together to protect its future.

Conservation is never finished. Caring for the land is an ongoing, evolving effort that depends on collaboration, stewardship, and a shared commitment to the places we call home. As we celebrate 35 years of conservation, we are reflecting on what we’ve accomplished together: nearly 7,000 acres of land conserved, thousands of pounds of food produced each summer for neighbors in need, miles of old barbed wire removed each year, and so much more.

The projects highlighted below tell the story of how we got here, along with the people and partnerships that made it possible. We are grateful for your part in this work, year after year. As we celebrate our conservation legacy, we are also looking ahead to the opportunities and challenges still to come, knowing that together, we can continue protecting the landscapes that define our community for generations to come.