Our Work

Since 1992, MALT has been leading collaborative, science based initiatives to protect 26,565 acres of Colorado natural areas, wildlife habitat, streams and rivers, working ranches and historic lands.

MALT’s capacity for brokering private Conservation Easements and facilitating partnerships for public projects and recreational opportunities have been some of the organization’s most notable successes.

Where We Work

MALT serves a 4,830 square-mile area encompassing Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park and Teller Counties in Colorado.

MALT has conserved a total of 26,565 acres in our six county service area:

  • 18,341 acres in 94 voluntary land agreements (Conservation Easements)
  • 225 acres owned by MALT
  • 7,999 acres facilitated public projects
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MALT Owned Properties

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Pennsylvania Mountain / Pika Trail

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Sacramento Creek Ranch

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Anna Lou Wooldridge

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Floyd Hill Meadow

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Public Projects

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Floyd Hill Open Space

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Pals Family State Wildlife Area

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Beaver Brook Watershed

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Blair Ranch

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Noble Meadow

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Conservation Success Stories

  • Mount Tom
    12 Apr 2,000-Acres Conserved Surrounding Mount Tom

    Mount Tom Conservation Corridor is a multi-partner effort that conserves 2,000 acres on and around the summit of Mount Tom (9,741’) near Golden Gate Canyon State Park. This area serves as a vital wildlife habitat and migration corridor that includes the headwaters of Van Bibber......

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    21 Dec MALT Celebrates Winter Solstice with 86 Acre Conservation Easement

    Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) is pleased to announce the completion of a private voluntary Conservation Easement of 86 acres along Sacramento Creek in Park County, Colorado. This brings the total acreage conserved by MALT in the Sacramento Creek region to 441 acres! This biologically......

  • Sacramento Preserve in Park County
    08 Nov Sacramento Preserve Conservation Easement In Park County

    Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT), Keep It Colorado and Park County Land and Water Trust Fund are pleased to announce the Sacramento Preserve Conservation Easement of 56.5-acres in Park County outside the town of Fairplay. In the early 1900s, two families purchased this land together......

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