Line Rider Society

The Line Rider Society is a monthly giving community that supports the conservation of Colorado’s working landscapes and western heritage. By giving a little bit every month, Line Riders provide consistent support to CCALT that results in on the ground conservation of Colorado ranchland.

Impact

Since its founding, the Line Riders Society has raised more than $42,200 for ranchland conservation in Colorado, resulting in the protection of nearly 1,700 acres. Each year, Line Riders support CCALT in conserving an additional 300 acres of Colorado open space.

Benefit

Line Riders receive quarterly updates directly from the Executive Director on CCALT’s most pressing conservation work.

Why become a Line Rider?

 

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Haley Mirr

I support CCALT with a monthly donation because I was raised on the landscapes of Colorado and want my kids to do the same. Road trips were the norm growing up, accompanied with stories from my Dad about the landscapes we were driving through. My hope is that through conservation efforts like those made by CCALT these stories endure for generations to come and never become just a part of our past.

 

 

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Connor Coleman

After spending more than a decade working for land trusts around the nation, I have encountered few organizations that yield results the way that CCALT does – which is why I am confident that my monthly, recurring gift is money well spent. The conservation of working lands is paramount to ensuring the perpetuation of food production, wildlife habitat, rural communities, and the quality of life that defines Colorado, and no one does it better than the Cattlemen’s Land Trust. I am proud to support one of the finest conservation groups out there!

 

 

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Daniel Carter

I give monthly to CCALT because I can actually see how my donation is making a positive impact on protecting Colorado’s ranches. As a land broker I often see the changes these ranches go through and the potential risks posed to agriculture, natural resources, and cherished open spaces. And as a pilot I appreciate the perspective of our uninterrupted landscape. CCALT understands how to keep these rural lands intact and working so that the next generation can enjoy the same Colorado we all know and love today.

 

 

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Paul Sachs

I donate to CCALT monthly because I care about preserving open spaces. I am fortunate to live in Steamboat Springs and can walk out my front door and see cattle grazing on open pastures. I hope the outdoor experiences I get to enjoy every day and the agricultural heritage that is so much a part of the history of Steamboat Springs are there for my daughters and their children. I believe supporting CCALT is one way to ensure that hope becomes a reality.

 

Become a CCALT Line Rider today!

Other Ways to Give

Why Donate

There are so many worthwhile causes out there. Why should I donate to a land trust?

In a word: Impact.

From the food we eat and the water we drink to the air we breathe and the wild, rugged beauty of the west – our heritage and the Colorado way of life all tie back to the land.

Private land conservation protects important natural resources, ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation and safe, nutritious food. Giving to private land conservation protects these essentials for future generations. 

What makes CCALT special?

More than 30 land trusts operate in Colorado, but CCALT remains the only land trust that works exclusively to conserve working agricultural lands. CCALT dedicates its work to the ranching and farming families of Colorado who produce the world’s safest and healthiest food products. An additional benefit of our work is the protection of the scenic views, open space and wildlife habitat that define Colorado and make it a world class destination. Our work is designed to last forever. 

Am I really making a difference when I donate to CCALT?

Contributions from donors and foundations keep the organization running so Colorado’s working lands remain in production. In the last 24 years we have conserved more than 575,000 acres, thanks to donors like you.

What will my donation be used for?

Each donation we receive, no matter how small, goes toward conserving Colorado’s land and way of life. For every $25 donation, CCALT staff is able to save one acre of Colorado’s most precious land.

What is CCALT's commitment to our investors and donors?

CCALT is committed to the highest standards of transparency and fiscal responsibility.  In 2012, we were honored as the state’s outstanding nonprofit, the first conservation group to receive the award since it was established by the El Pomar Foundation in 1989.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, has recognized CCALT with its accreditation seal for meeting rigorous national standards for excellence, upholding the public trust, and ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent.

CCALT has also earned the GuideStar Exchange Seal for its stringent commitment to programmatic and financial transparency in support of our mission.

If you ever have questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact us. We are happy to share all appropriate financial records with any donor.

Can I choose what my gift is for?

Yes. We would be happy to speak to you more about different options for directing your donation so you can decide to support CCALT in the way you think best.