Keep It Colorado

HB26-1230 (Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit) passed House Appropriations unanimously ✅ Now scheduled for second reading Monday. We're encouraged to see strong support for this key conservation tool. Stay tuned for updates. #coleg #KeepItColorado

As Colorado considers the conservation easement tax credit extension: Data from Colorado State University & Colorado Natural Heritage Program shows: • $31–$49 in public benefit for every $1 invested • 2.3M acres conserved A strong return for Colorado's land and communities.

HB26-1230 Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit passed House Finance 9–2 yesterday. Thank you to committee members and all who showed up in support of extending Colorado's conservation easement tax credit. Next stop: House Appropriations. #coleg #copolitics

Conservation easements aren't just a rural issue. They're essential to Denver's quality of life, from clean water to outdoor access. And right now, demand is outpacing funding. Colorado can't afford to hit pause. 🔗 Read more here: coloradopolitics.com/2026/03/18/why…

Bipartisan legislation (HB26-1230) has been introduced to extend Colorado's Conservation Easement Tax Credit Program to 2036 while keeping the annual cap. Thanks to sponsors Reps. Martinez & Velasco, Sens. Roberts & Kirkmeyer. keepitco.org/news/2026/2/23…

The Colorado legislative session begins today! Our team has been getting ready for this day for months — and now it's time to get to work on extending the Conservation Easement Income Tax Credit.

Keep It Colorado @keepit_co is developing the Statewide Private Lands Conservation Plan to rally #landtrusts and partners around a unified vision for the future of private lands conservation in Colorado. Learn more! #30X30 buff.ly/3nuiQzZ

Check out our researchers working to track bats in Colorado 🦇 #batweek #DYK There are 18 species of bats known to live in Colorado; some are here year-round & some only migrate through the state. Commonly misunderstood, bats play a valuable role in ecosystems across Colorado

We can think of no better way to end the week than with these gorgeous aerial views of Colorado's 43rd State Park at Sweetwater Lake! Made possible by: @COParksWildlife, @U.S. Forest Service - White River National Forest, Eagle Valley Land Trust youtube.com/watch?v=JaQizn…

Noted as the nation’s “largest single-day volunteer effort,” #NationalPublicLandsDay inspires people across America to get outdoors 🏕️ So let's roll up those sleeves and show some 💚 to the places that haven given us so much. Here are five ways to support: bit.ly/3lUj3vM

It's leaf peepin' season here in Colorado, and our friends at @COParksWildlife have some tips on tracking down the most striking colors. 🍂 cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pag…

Great news, Colorado! We are proud to partner with @ccalt on a 95-acre conservation easement across from TNC’s Yampa River Preserve, protecting key wildlife habitat along the river. 📷: Alan W. Eckert

The Alliance and @keepit_co partnered to publish a new study that explores the opportunities and challenges for land trusts incorporating remote monitoring technology into their land stewardship programs. Check out the full report for our findings! landtrustalliance.org/topics/steward…

"It is important to understand the history, stewardship, and ownership of the land over the years to appreciate the treasured landscape we have today. Now, it is our turn to step forward, speak out and step up for the land." — Keep It Colorado board cha... gazette.com/opinion/guest-…

Thank you, Senator @KerryDonovanCO, Senator @FaithWinterCO, Representative @Dylan_RobertsCO and Representative Perry Will for helping to pass Conservation Easement Tax Credit Modifications (HB21-1233) into law. You're champions ... #Colorado #lands, #waters #wildlife. #copolitics

"Private lands conservation is vital to creating such public benefits as clean air and water, locally grown food and abundant wildlife." Mellisa Daruna, executive director of @keepit_co, on the essential role of private landowners to reaching #30x30. bit.ly/3l7S2pW

Momentous win for conservation today. Conservation Easement Enhancement and Rural Stimulus Act (HB21-1233) passed in the Senate. Thank you @KerryDonovanCO @FaithWinterCO @Dylan_RobertsCO and Rep. Perry Will. leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb21-1233

Our next event is off the hook 🎣 Join us on June 16th at 11AM MT for a FREE virtual panel discussion on rivers, conservation and #climatechange with authors, anglers and adventurers. Register today: nature.ly/3i1sn0B

This morning HB21-1233 passed the House on a 51-10 vote. The bill will now move over to the Senate. Thank you Representative Roberts @Dylan_RobertsCO and Representative Will! keepitco.org/policy-work

Every day should be #EarthDay. The planet is a living entity and protecting #nature should be a priority. It's our only home. Join us today as we honor the environment and highlight the stories of everyday nature heroes. Register for the event here: nature.ly/3xe0IOV