Changing lives through land conservation by connecting people to place, forever.
What We Do
MLC is more than just a traditional land trust. While working to protect important landscapes in Southwest Colorado, we also work to engage our community in our mission and bring the benefits of land conservation to as many people as possible.
Learn more about our primary program areas.



We Are Hiring!
Stewardship Coordinator
Make a difference with us
Are you passionate about the beautiful and important landscapes of Southwest Colorado? Do you love working outside and with people?
We are hiring a Stewardship Coordinator to work full time over a six month period, April through September, to conduct monitoring visits throughout MLC’s conservation easements in Montezuma, Dolores, and San Miguel Counties while ensuring proper documentation and communication with landowners.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2025.
What's New
New Easement Protects Habitat on the West Fork
On November 22, 2024, Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) completed a conservation project with a local landowner permanently protecting 302 acres of land on the West Fork…
Future 3,058-acre Groundhog Conservation Easement Receives Funding
A new conservation easement project by the Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) has received $1,527,000 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Ivins conservation easement, a…
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Take Action
If you love the land, there's a lot you can do.
MLC’s community-centered conservation work is only possible through the support and involvement of our community. Here are just a few ways that you can join us.
Volunteer
Your time and talent is what changes lives. Find out how you can help…
Next Generation Advisory Board
Bringing conservation to the next generation of land stewards...
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Your support helps to save the places we need and love.…