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Fall foliage along the Yampa River. — Yampa River Spruce and Pine Lakeside Reflection in Colorado's White River National Forest. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

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Lakeside reflection of spruce and pine trees. — Spruce and Pine Lakeside Reflection Spruce and Pine Lakeside Reflection // He went to the mountains seeking solitude and introspection, it was here beside this mountain lake in Colorado's White River National Forest where...he found it. © John Rudy/TNC Photo Contest 2021

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Southern High Plains Initiative

In a new initiative, we're working across 5 states and 71 million acres to conserve lands & waters to boost climate resilience, preserve biodiversity, & support sustainable agricultural communities.

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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 55 Years in Colorado!

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Streaming Science

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Bringing Bison Back to the San Luis Valley

Few creatures are as emblematic of the American west as the bison.

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Tier 1 Shortage Declaration for the Colorado River

Drought and climate change are hitting the Colorado River hard, but TNC is working to protect this important river.

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