Nonprofit received land in northwestern Weld County for conservation easement.
Colorado Youth Outdoors is thrilled to receive a land donation of 131 acres in northeast Colorado, made possible by the generosity of Chevron. The nonprofit will place these acres in a conservation easement.
The property, located east of US Highway 85 and Weld County Road 114 near Nunn, will provide the nonprofit with acreage to further its mission of building adult and child relationships through outdoor recreation. In addition to this donation, CYO is working with Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) to place the full 131 acres in a conservation easement, ensuring these lands will remain undeveloped and conserved into perpetuity.
“Colorado Youth Outdoors continues to have a strong partnership with Chevron, and we plan to be good stewards of this extremely generous land donation,” said Bob Hewson, CEO and trustee of Colorado Youth Outdoors. “Our partnership is dedicated to offering families opportunities to experience Colorado’s outdoors through programs that educate participants about the state’s abundant wildlife and conservation efforts.”
CYO’s focus is on building relationships between youth, their parents/adults, and their communities through traditional outdoor recreation. Its programs help youth connect with Colorado’s recreational opportunities, including archery, fishing and shooting sports, which foster strong relationships and help everyone grow and thrive. This new property will allow CYO’s mission and vision to reach many more Colorado families.
“Chevron’s long-standing partnership with Colorado Youth Outdoors demonstrates our commitment to supporting local families, community initiatives and conservation efforts in Colorado,” stated Bobby Hulett, Director of Chevron Colorado Operations.
Chevron’s CYO land donation is part of Chevron’s innovative Comprehensive Wildlife Plan, which implements targeted programs such as habitat enhancements, land conservation, wildlife collaring studies and native seed cultivation to improve the quality and quantity of wildlife and habitat.
This acquisition would not have taken place without the leadership from Trust for Public Land who brokered the deal and made efficient work of the acquisition. This project is a great example of what CYO looks forward to in working with these partners for future great things to come for our communities.