Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy exists to serve landowners in the conservation easement process. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, GRCL works on behalf of conservation-minded landowners to place conservation easements on lands in the Gunnison Valley. Since 1995, GRCL has helped landowners conserve more than 64,000 acres. Services offered by GRCL include:
helping landowners assess their needs and future plans.
finding an appropriate land trust.
obtaining funding to pay for conservation easements.
completing legal and technical aspects of the transaction.
Recent Projects
Aspen Leaf Ranch
The Moore and Pfifer family conserved 984 acres in the Upper Muddy area of northern Gunnison County between Kebler Pass and McClure Pass. The easement, held by Colorado Open Lands, protects agricultural production and important wildlife habitat forever. The project was partially funded by grants from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund.
GRCL would like to thank the ranch families and the Gunnison Valley community for supporting conservation and completing projects that continue to protect the agricultural lands and heritage of our community. Please check back often for more project updates.
Conserve Ranchlands. Preserve Ranching.
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GRCL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions help us provide professional expertise to guide landowners through their conservation projects and to match grants for conservation easements.
