Annual Report - La Plata Open Space Conservancy

Annual Report
2014
Photo by Anthony Culpepper
“Land is not just another pretty space. Our distinctive landscape, with its productive ranches, farms, orchards
and vineyards, its unique natural resources, its biological diversity, and its stunning beauty sustains us all, both
in body and soul. It is truly gratifying that more than 200 area landowners have chosen to work with LPOSC
to save, rather than pave their land. Hopefully, many others will be inspired to do the same. With their help and
the support of our caring community, Southwest Colorado will remain both productive and enchanting, for current generations and those that follow.”
Katharine Roser, Founding Executive Director of
La Plata Open Space Conservancy
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Friends of La Plata Open Space,
With generous support from you and hard work from our staff, volunteers, and board, the
conservancy has gained much ground in the last year. Of the (1700) land trusts in the nation, (15%) have achieved accreditation. With our 5-year accreditation renewal work nearly
complete, we look forward to officially maintaining our qualifications.
The first main-street office has increased the ability of the staff and volunteers to take on more events, to help the successors of easement donors learn to manage their heritage, to monitor the management of publicly-held lands under
easement. Now a new office brings better access to the internet and more room to focus on and complete concurrent
tasks. The State of Colorado passed legislation that has increased the activity in donation of easements and we have
correspondingly increased our capacity in the acceptance of easements.
Our Executive Director, Amy Schwarzbach, has successfully increased the use of digital technology into our communications, records, and transactions. Networking through social media puts us in touch with the next generation of landowners and friends. Her eleven years of previous experience as an ecologist puts our field work on a firm professional
basis.
I joined the LPOSC board after the positive experience of donating an easement on the 120-acre farm where Karen and
I live at Sunnyside. By committing ourselves and our successors to agriculture as the primary perpetual activity on this
land, the sustainability of the farm is called sharply into focus. Some farming operations are viewed by their owners as a
temporary activity, until the highest private economic use can be pursued. When I established a gravity-driven sprinkler
system for the cropland on the farm, I realized I could raise crops with half the water that was used previously with flood
irrigation. I considered selling water rights, but the easement prohibited separating water rights from the land.
A recent large release of acid mine drainage into the Animas River was a challenge to the sustainability of our farm,
which uses river water for irrigation, livestock, and non-potable meat processing needs. In addition to the river water,
we have spring water from aquifers that have been fortified by irrigation of the Florida Mesa for a century. The continued
use of canals and reservoirs associated with irrigated agricultural open space in our county provides safe groundwater
reserves for our local food supply.
There is more to learn about open space and our 2014 successes as you read the following pages.
Sincerely,
Jerry Zink
Board President
Nearly 1,500 acres of
conservation easement
lands along Hwy 160 west
of Durango protect working
family ranches, significant
wildlife migration corridors,
and valuable water resources for our community.
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Photo by Hanna Johnson
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Dear Friends,
Looking back at all that LPOSC accomplished in 2014 makes me proud to be part of this
organization, and this community.
2014 was a significant period of growth for LPOSC. The number of landowners who reached
out to LPOSC to learn about how a conservation easement can protect their land and aid in
their estate planning was greater than LPOSC – or any Colorado land trust – has experienced in years. What caused that
heightened interest? There are a few speculations I can make. First, LPOSC overhauled its outreach and education program in 2013, leading to more community awareness of our programs and how we benefit landowners and the general
public. Second, a stronger economy affects the real estate market, and increased land values influenced landowners’
interest in seeking conservation easements. Third, population increases and development demands on our region’s
landscape and natural resources drove landowners’ wishes to protect the lands they own with the most effective tool to
do so –a conservation easement.
Another major shift for LPOSC can be described as both growth and housekeeping. The support of LPOSC’s financial
donors enabled us to hire our second employee. Jamie Johnson became LPOSC’s part-time Stewardship Technician,
replacing long-time monitoring consultant, Eilene Lyon. Bringing our monitoring and stewardship program in-house has
increased our organizational knowledge base, our landowner relations, and our capacity to steward the land we protect.
I hope to see this program grow over time, as we see greater demands on our natural resources and as members of our
community seek partnerships with LPOSC as a means to learn about protecting resources on private lands.
Although house keeping sounds like a cleaning project (and who likes cleaning projects?), it has propelled LPOSC’s
efficiency and capacity into the future. LPOSC succeeded in finalizing the development of much-needed databases
to store and protect our information regarding the 175 conservation easements we currently hold. The monstrous task
of scanning all hard-copy files for efficiency and security has also been completed. These necessary projects were
made possible by the financial support of Mercury Gives, LPEA, and Ballantine Family Fund, as well as our growing
“Friends of Open Space” support base.
I look forward to all that lies ahead for LPOSC and our community.
I would like to thank each and every one of our landowners and supporters, for making our work possible. Your impact
on our quality of living in Southwest Colorado is beyond what words can say.
Very Sincerely,
Amy Schwarzbach
Executive Director
This Yellow Warbler visited
Zink Pond Conservation
Easement in the spring.
Photo by Rich Donley.
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NEW STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN
LPOSC would like to introduce its new Stewardship Technician, Jamie Johnson. A Durango native and graduate from Fort Lewis College, Jamie has spent her lifetime living in
and exploring the southwest. She grew up on a horse; competing in Rodeo, Western and
English events at the State level as well as helping keep an eye on the family ranch. She
now enjoys mountain biking, climbing, camping, hiking and rafting as well.
Jamie Johnson
Stewardship Technician
Covering ground and keeping an open line of communication with our landowners is a
main duty for Jamie here at LPOSC. Jamie is the perfect candidate for product testing –
she managed to demolish a pair of hiking boots in just a couple months. She is responsible for monitoring the 20,000
acres protected by LPOSC conservation easements.
Data collected by Jamie in 2014 contributed significantly to the GIS mapping database LPOSC now has in place to better serve landowners, and conduct daily tasks more efficiently and effectively.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The wizards behind the curtain for LPOSC are the volunteer board members, who dedicate their time and experience to the protection of land for the benefit of our community.
In order to fulfill our commitment to our landowners and
our community, LPOSC meets monthly. As a nonprofit,
LPOSC hosts numerous events and participates in educational programs throughout the community. These obligations require true dedication by our Board of Directors.
Ted Compton
Jerry Zink
Board President
With the close of 2013, Board Member, Brian Kimmel’s
term of service ended. We sincerely thank Brian for his
dedicated work on LPOSC’s Board of Directors.
In 2014, LPOSC welcomed new board member Adam
Reeves (Attorney).
Continuing their terms as LPOSC board members are:
• Jerry Zink (Farmer, Entrepreneur)
• Travis Craig (Commercial Banker)
• Jen Jardine (BLM Realty Specialist)
• Ted Compton (Technology Director)
• Amy Huff (Attorney)
• Brian Magee (Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Amy Huff
Travis Craig
BVice President /
Trasurer
Brian Magee
Katherine Roser, LPOSC’s founding Executive Director,
continues to support LPOSC as an ex-officio advisor.
Jen Jardine
Vice President /
Secretary
Adam Reeves
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LPOSC PROTECTED PROPERTIES
For nearly 23 years, LPOSC has served southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico as a private, nonprofit 501(c)3
charitable organization.
One of the very first projects LPOSC did for its community, was orchestrate raising funds to purchase private property and donate it the US Forest Service, permanently protecting what is known as Hidden Valley. LPOSC was created
prior to other land trusts in southern Colorado, which led LPOSC’s assistance in protecting lands in the service areas
of those organizations until they were able to hold conservation easements themselves. LPOSC continues to assist and
partner with other land trusts, ensuring the protection of valuable natural resources throughout our region. The grand
total acreage of lands that LPOSC has been involved in permanently protecting for the benefit of our community is over
30,000 acres.
Currently, LPOSC holds 175 conservation easements on a total of 20,000 acres. These numbers change as new easements are acquired, or if conservation easements are amended to increase acreage.
While the LPOSC service area spans seven counties, our greatest impact is concentrated in La Plata County with almost 2% of the land in the county protected by LPOSC conservation easements.
Ridgway
OURAY
COUNTY
Silverton
SAN JUAN
COUNTY
Cortez
HINSDALE
COUNTY
Mancos
Bayfield
Hesperus
Pagosa
Springs
Durango
MONTEZUMA
COUNTY
LA PLATA
COYNTY
ARCHULETA
COUNTY
SAN JUAN
COUNTY, NM
LPOSC
Conservation
Farmington
Easements
To learn more, please visit LPOSC at www.lposc.org
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GAINING GROUND - ACQUISITIONS PROGRAM
2014 signified a unique year in private land conservation for LPOSC. An unprecedented 37 landowners reached out
to LPOSC to learn about permanently protecting their cherished lands through conservation easements. This level of
interest was unmatched anywhere else in the State of Colorado.
Because the conservation easement process is no small decision for landowners, and the process can be lengthy to
ensure all “i’s” are dotted and “t’s” are crossed, many of these landowner inquiries are in the works but not yet completed. This means that LPOSC’s work in 2015 will be heavily weighted in new conservation easement responsibilities.
Protecting Pagosa Springs
With the close of 2014, La Plata Open Space
Conservancy permanently protected more land in
Pagosa Springs, CO at the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Ranch. Donated by Mark Weiler, this
57-acre parcel has great impact on the area.
This new conservation easement is adjacent to
two existing conservation easements, which were
also donated by Mark Weiler and Parelli Natural
Horsemanship Ranch, as well as U. S. Forest
Service lands. Contributing to thousands of acres
of protected land along Highway 160, this conservation easement not only protects a significant
wildlife migration corridor, but also this scenic
corridor between Durango and PagosaSprings.
Visitors to the Parelli Ranch will enjoy educational
& equestrian activities at this scenic open space.
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This beautiful scenic property is visible from throughout the Pagosa Springs area
and along Hwy 160, protecting our region’s rolling, pastoral qualities.
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
The Animas River, at James Ranch Conservation Easement.
LPOSC was proud to report that the close of 2013 brought a new technological era to our organization. Grant funding
made the purchase of field and office equipment, in support of GIS data collection and use, possible. These purchases
paved the way for a very important 2014 field season. Newly hired Stewardship Technician, Jamie Johnson, thoroughly conducted the 2014 monitoring site visits to collect GIS data for every photo point, on every conservation easement
property. She also helped with the conversion from paper field data sheets, to electronic monitoring forms. All this
detail-oriented conversion of LPOSC data collection to electronic formats served to create the efficient and secure electronic databases LPOSC is now actively using and building upon. The result on our monitoring has been amazing.
The Stewardship Program has seen great benefits from the increased community awareness and desire to be involved
in land conservation. LPOSC is growing its volunteer workforce, as members of our community and Fort Lewis College
students dedicate time to field work during the monitoring season.
Partnerships with other non profits have increased as a result of having a staff member dedicated to stewardship of our
protected lands. LPOSC has joined forces with Southwest Conservation Corps to remove Russian olive and tamarisk
from conservation easement properties located along the Animas River corridor. Funding for this project was made
possible by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). Natural Resources Conservation Service has provided seedlings
for this project and community volunteers have enjoyed the opportunity to plant native trees along the Animas.
Another great partnership began in 2014 with Firewise. Also made possible by GOCO funding, and carried out by
Southwest Conservation Corps youth crews, this project removed hazardous fuels from conservation easements
adjacent to Durango City Limits and high-density residential neighborhoods. LPOSC hopes to continue this partnership,
further helping to protect our community from the risk of wild fire.
Southwest Conservation Corps youth crews remove Russian olive trees on a
conservation easement property.
Mother and daughter plant native
trees along the Animas River.
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EVENTS
LPOSC set a new personal record for hosting community events in 2014!
Staying with tradition, LPOSC hosted it’s 20th Annual Snowdown Wine Tasting and Art Auction. With new twists of craft spirit
tasting and additional silent auction items, the event was a huge success. Both attendance and proceeds of silent auction
increased over past years. Artists included Milt Beens (featured artist), Sharon Abshagen, Gardner Catsman, Sue Giddings, Rebecca Koeppen, Lisa Mackey, Jane Mercer, Judy Morgan, MaryAnne Nelson, and Linda Pampinella.
Joining forces with land trusts across the State, LPOSC was very active in its community during the Colorado Land Conservation Week. Not only did LPOSC succeed in raising community awareness of private land conservation, but LPOSC also
raised $32,500 in memberships and donations that was matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor. LPOSC set up
an educational display and accepted new members at one of Ska Brewery’s SkaBQ events and at the Durango Farmers
Market. LPOSC hosted a lovely gathering at Eno for it’s major donors, and also hosted a free community concert at the
Powerhouse Science Center. Educational presentations were given by the Executive Director at two Rotary Club meetings as well as the Kiwanis Club meeting.
A favorite for LPOSC is the Annual Appreciation Picnic, which was hosted by the James family at James Ranch for the
second year in a row. With Durango’s own Six Dollar String Band playing, and delightful James Ranch BBQ ribs being
served, picnic attendees gathered under tents as late summer rain clouds hovered high above. Very important recognition
was given to Lois and Ed Bartig-Small for their outstanding service in conservation, as well as to Carol Shepard as for
LPOSC’s volunteer of the year.
LPOSC was proud to be included in the Conservation Month activities at the Durango Arts Center. Conservation easement
owner Helen Ruth Aspaas gave a wonderful, heartfelt speech to kick-off the month’s activities.
New for LPOSC was a short films event to celebrate our landowners, their stories, and their land. This event was held at the
Durango Arts Center, and provided a wonderful opportunity for landowners to tell their story and to connect with the community which benefits from the protection of their land. The films were all selected because of the creative and inspiring way
in which they reiterated and exemplified the stories our landowners have to share. This event was incredibly well received,
and will continue as annual event for LPOSC.
LPOSC Board Member, Jen Jardine, answers questions about
us at the Durango Farmer’s
Market.
LPOSC Board President, Jerry
Zink, dines with Friends of Open
Space at our Eno gathering.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
LPOSC launched a new website with the help of volunteer, Margaret Babiarz. The improved and updated website is at
www.lposc.org, complete with information about donating conservation easements, what our role as a land trust is, and how
to get involved through our events and programs throughout the year.
LPOSC protected lands are also available on The National Conservation Easement Database website (www.conservationeasement.us), helping other land trusts and land managers, as well as interested members of the public, fully understand the
scope of protection offered to our significant natural resources by conservation easements across the country. With 1,700 land
trusts working to serve their communities, as LPOSC does locally, the maps found on this website are very impressive.
LPOSC happily gave public, educational presentations at numerous community meetings, luncheons, and round tables
throughout the year. Please contact the office if you would like to have LPOSC present for your club or interest group.
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NEWS FOR LANDOWNERS
2014 marked the beginning of the Preliminary Advisory Opinion
service provided by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. Prospective conservation easement donors can now have a thorough
review of their appraisal and easement deed completed in advance
of finalizing these documents. New easement owners benefit by
making sure there are no missing details or mistakes made that
could negatively affect tax incentives for qualifying conservation
easements.
Photos at Zink Pond by Rich Donley
Please stay in touch, if you plan to sell your conservation easement property. As you know, our
relationship is key to protecting the resources you
cherish on your land, and that benefits our community. Getting to know new landowners can take time,
but we look forward to the opportunity and those
new friendships.
SUPPORT LPOSC
Your support of LPOSC is what makes our work – protecting land – possible.
Become a Friend of Open Space, or simply make a donation, online at
www.lposc.org or mail to PO Box 1651, Durango CO 81302.
LPOSC is proud to be a
organization as of this year. 1% is
a really big number, and
can make a big difference for our
environment. Please consider asking your employer, or making your company, a 1% for the Planet donor. Visit https://onepercentfortheplanet.org/ to learn
more.
Visit our website for ongoing ways to help protect your cherished way of life
in Southwest Colorado, like AmazonSmile, Combined Federal Campaign,
ColoragoGives.org, and more.
Follow us on Facebook. We share photos from the land, event information,
and educational links throughout the week. We welcome your pictures and
stories as you enjoy your local open space!
For bequests and planned giving, please contact us in person or visit our
website.
If it’s volunteering that interests you, LPOSC has many opportunities to get
involved. Our volunteer application is now available on our website.
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FRIENDS OF OPEN SPACE
Event Sponsors
Animas River Wetlands
Bank of Colorado
Chinook Medical Gear
Coldwell Banker (Amber Johnson)
Colorado Land Title Co
Colorado Water and Land Law
Compton Cattle Company
D&SNGRR
Durango Electrical Services
ERO Resources Corporation
Kennebec Construction, Inc
LPEA
Maynes Bradford Shipps & Sheftel
Osprey Packs, Inc
Oxford Asset Management
SME Environmental Consultants
StoneAge, Inc
Sunnyside Meats, Inc
Tafoya Barrett & Associates
Tax Credit Connection, Inc
Mark Weiler
Friends
Sharon and Beatle Abshagen
Donald and Margaret Ackerman
Andrew Aitken
Over $1000
Lois and Ed Bartig-Small
Grace Deltscheff
Anonymous
Robert Dulin
Rosalie Phillips
Peter Norton and Judy Hodges
Sherry and Sam Brown
Mary Lou Murry and Sam Hoffmann
Scott Samuelson and Kim Dalen
Keith and Diane Graham
Angela and John Wolgamott
Woodmere Foundation
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
Supporters
Amazon Smile
Ballantine Family Fund
BREW Pub & Kitchen
Chimney Rock Farms
Combined Federal Campaign
Community Foundation Serving
Southwest Colorado
Conservation Resource Center
Cyprus Café
Fields to Plate
In Balance a Bookkeeping Service
James Ranch Agriprises
Krogers
Land Trust Alliance
Mercury Payment Systems
Mountain Roots Produce
Nature’s Oasis
Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Old Orchard Farm
Powerhouse Science Center
Rocky Mountian Chocolate Factory
Star Liquors
LPOSC is grateful to its anonymous donor who pledged a cash match donation during the 2014 Colorado Land Conservation Week. Our
events and funds drive resulted in a donation of $32,500 from this donor.
Carrie and Eric Allen
Katie Allen
Dean and Linda Anderson
Garth and Sue Buchanan
Rita Dieters
Aqua-Hab Inc
Carol Burnham
Ecosphere Environmental Services, Inc
Becca Arndt
John Camacho and Suzanne Powers
Tom Barney
Cary and Paula Carron
Clinton and Mary Barter
Jim and Lori Carver
Wayne Bedor
Bob and Mimi Chaput
S Kenneth Bell
Ted Compton and Moira Montrose
Cokie Berenyi
Patricia Condiotti
William Bertschy
Diane Crea
Bobbie Carll Realty
Jay Culver and Kristine Johnson
Cheryle Brandsma
Mike and Marie Davidson
Stephanie and James Brost
Jeff B. Davis
Bliss Bruen and Jim Judge
Walt Dear
John and Cissy Anderson
Linda and Ron Bunk
Armstrong Foundation
Martin Cagan and Lynn Gallati
Richard and Mary Lyn Ballantine
Lynn and Robert Campbell
Bob and Martha Barnhardt
Maria Carsburg
Tim Beale and Lisa Lorang
Amanda Champany
Ken and Jo Ann Beegles
Sara Compton
Sally and Vic Bellerue
Tom and Penni Compton
Luther Berntson
Crane and Tejada PC
Bikis Water Consultants LLC
Sheree and Danny Culhane
Gene and Sally Bradley
Danah Barlow Design
Herb and Enid Brodsky
Susan Davies
Dean and Sandy Brown
Eileen Dawson
Donald and Barbara Brunning
Rodney and Sandy Deyoe
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Tim Drennan
Chap Engel
David and Kathryn Eppich
Chris and Marcia Evans
John and Patricia Ey
Michael and Anne Finney
First National Bank of Durango
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Miss Jane and Ron Fogleman
Ken and Susie Francis
Doug Fuller
Gable House Bed and Breakfast
Tom and Stanna Galbraith
Ulys Gardella
Jay and Chessa Gill
Peter and Jodye Glick
JHarry and Merlene Goff
Michael Goldman and DeeDee Carlson
Sarah Griffin
Paul and Mary Grunland
Ann Monica and Jonas Grushkin
Rene Haas and David Perry
Allen and Joy Haight
Kevin and Deb Hall
FRIENDS OF OPEN SPACE
Sunny (Mary) Hallauer
Robert McDaniel and Jill Seyfarth
Bill Schultz
Tom Harris
Bradley and Laura McWilliams
Mark and Lisa Schwantes
Al and Carol Harper
Kara Hellige
Elizabeth Helvey
Beth Hirt
Dan Hoff and Deb Banton
G Michael Hogan
Jason Homick
Barb Horn and Steve Krest
Ryan Huggins
Marcia and Robert Hull
Ernie Hunter
Laurence Hutt
Ed and Deanne Idar
Intelligent Investment Management
Doug Jacober
Jake Family Fund
Andy and Betsy Janeczek
Jen Jardine
Randy and Linda Jernigan
Jay and Patricia Joy
Susan Karraker
Ralph and Sylvia Kehle
Elyse Klingener
Robert Kyper
Tim and Sandra La France
Ted and Pat La May
Gwen and Caleb Lachelt
Tim and Sandra LaFrance
Kathy L’Amour
Shelley and Malcom Leader
Robert Ledger
Michael and Bobbie Leonard
Nancy Llyod
Frank Lockwood
Angela and Eric Lokken
Jay and Barbara Lynch
Eilene and Pat Lyon
M Leeder Construction
Derrill and Nancy Macho
Brian Magee and Katie Sands
Paul Maliszewski
Meredith Mapel
Jaime and Luis Marquez
Gary Masner
Stan and Carolyn Mason
Nicki Massieon Massieon
Chuck and MB McAfee
Joan McCaw
Barbara and Michael McLachlan
Jim and Cathy Metz
Janet Monell
Richard Montrose
Michael and Elaine Moravan
Anne Moreau and Scott Dann
Jim Morehart
Val and Greg Munro
Josh Muzzy
MW Asset Management Inc
Samuel and Sydney Nazario
Brenda and Jeff Nelson
Parker Newby and Nancy Berry
John Norton and Marsha Porter-Norton
Norton Appraisal Services
Mary ODonnell and Tony Rocha
Shawna Off and Kent Ford
John and Katie Ogier
Penny O’Keefe
Barbara and Alden Olson
Mary Oswald
Leah and Perry Pahlmeyer
Harold Palmer
Bill Palmer and MaryAnne Nelson
Mark and Jeanne Pastore
Jill Patton
Dan Peha and Maureen Keilty
Ron and Janet Pettigrew
Gina Piccoli
Plateau Environmental Services
Bud and Jean Poe
Margery Poitras
Marcy Pryor
Anne Putnam
Susan Quale
Mark and Marjorie Quenelle
John and Bette Ralph
Red Mountain Fund
Adam Reeves
Dave Rich
Elizabeth Richardson
Susan Rosenow and Bill O’Dowd
Allen and Jeri Rundquist
Peter Salinger
Bob and Maggie Sauer
Raymond Schamel
Schirard La Plata LLC
Faye Schrater and Dick White
Zoe Xiao Schultz
Amy Schwarzbach
Jim and Mary Ann Schwarzbach
Janice Sheftel
Marikay Shellman
Carol Shepard and Brian McAleer
Kirk Shepard
Jay and Sally Short
Jane and Steve Short
Joe Shuksteris
Greg Sparks
Albert and Georgiana Spencer
Rolfe Spiegel
Ellen Stein
Jon and Alice Stephenson
Ilana Stern and Britt Bassett
Norm and Gail Stern
Sean Stewart
Cordelia Stites
Stonage Employees
Michaele Swan
Anne and Steve Swisher
Philip Taylor
The Wells Group
Trails 2000
Les and Kathy Truby
Vectra Bank -south
Frank Viehmann and Barbara Gysel
John and Eliane Viner
Bob and Laura Volger
Kelly and Jimbo Vonstroh
Martha Walker
Travis and LaDonna Ward
Steven and Kimberly Washburn
Bill and Julie Westendorf
Steve and Jeannie Wheeldon
Mahlon and Maylan White
Kent and Becky Wigton
Robin Wiles
Ann Willard
John and Darcy Williamson
Chris Wing
Beth Wolff
Angela and Jim Worden
Larry Zauberis and Sandy Young
Patti and Ed Zink
Jerry and Karen Zink
Sandy Zink
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La Plata Open Space Conservancy
102 East 8th Street, Suite 202
PO Box 1651
Durango, CO 81302
Non Profit
U.S. Postage
PA I D
Durango, Colorado
Permit No. 508
WE’VE RELOCATED, TO BETTER SERVE YOU
LPOSC has relocated to 102 East 8thSt, Suite 202, to the business offices known
as the Olde Penney Building above Gardenswartz Outdoors.
If you’re coming to visit us, you will find two convenient entrances – one near
the corner of Main Avenue on 8th Street and the other just uphill at the alley. The
alley entrance is less steep, while the door nearest Main Ave reflects the historic
architecture of the building.
With the increase in properties protected, stewardship activities, and community
involvement, LPOSC decided to move to an office that is more able to accommodate our increase in capacity.
Generous financial grant support awarded to LPOSC in 2014 by Mercury Gives,
Ballantine Family Foundation, LPEA, and Norcross Wildlife Foundation
made necessary improvements and expansion of our office resources possible. Additional computer equipment, printers, and accessory technologies has
created a more efficient and effective environment for LPOSC to conduct its
work. These additional resources have also enabled us to have community and
student volunteers more involvement in land protection, and other programs
offered by LPOSC.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy
102 East 8th Street, Stuite 202
PO Box 1651
970.259.3415
Durango, CO 81302
WWW.LPOSC.ORG