World Environment Day 2026

World Environment Day 2026

By Leslie Lee Join the Douglas Land Conservancy in supporting World Environment Day. This year’s theme, “Climate Action,” emphasizes urgent, positive, and rapid action against climate change. The 2026 campaign addresses critical signals of climate change, such as...
Exciting news for conservation in Colorado!

Exciting news for conservation in Colorado!

HB26-1230 was signed into law on June 1 to extend the conservation easement tax credit for five more years. This new law extends the current sunset date from December 31, 2031 to December 31, 2036, and unlocks $50 million annually in tax credits from 2032-2036. What...
Colorado Open Lands Conserved Colorado Guide

Colorado Open Lands Conserved Colorado Guide

Check out the updated Conserved Colorado Guide by Colorado Open Lands! Conserved Colorado is a directory of products and experiences produced or offered on protected land across the state of Colorado. Explore and connect with businesses using this interactive and...
International Day of Biodiversity

International Day of Biodiversity

By Leslie Lee Please join DLC in celebrating the International Day of Biodiversity, observed on May 22nd. This year’s theme, “Harmony with nature and sustainable development for 2026,” calls upon the global community to re-evaluate our relationship with the...
Colorado Columbine Challenge

Colorado Columbine Challenge

Have you heard of the “Colorado Columbine Challenge?” It’s a 2026 community science initiative to document the distribution of the state flower to mark Colorado’s 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) and the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado...
Welcoming Tori to the DLC team

Welcoming Tori to the DLC team

DLC is thrilled to share another new arrival, our Stewardship Fellow Tori Ramirez! Originally from Southern California, Tori has moved around working for the National Park Service as a Volunteer Coordinator for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Sequoia and...