The conservation of Noble Meadow was the Mountain Area Land Trust’s first project and is one of the organization’s most visible successes. The 408-acre Noble Meadow is a critical scenic and wildlife corridor that fronts Highway 74 and stretches up State Highway 103 and is an iconic viewscape in Evergreen.
Noble Meadow
History
In November 1993, with a strong residential and commercial market signaling imminent development of Noble Meadow, MALT spearheaded a cooperative project involving the developer/landowner, Evergreen Park and Recreation District, Jefferson County Open Space and the community to preserve the 408-acre meadow. The effort was successful: Noble Meadow was saved, and the partnership of public agencies and the community has become a model for citizen initiatives statewide.
In July 2001, Jefferson County Open Space dedicated a bronze plaque commemorating the efforts of MALT and others to save Noble Meadow.
