The Eagle Valley Land Trust asks residents about open space

The Eagle Valley Land Trust, a private, nonprofit organization established in 1982, to preserve land that provides important wildlife habitat, scenic vistas and historic ranching heritage in Eagle County, is looking for local opinions.? So far the Land Trust has been able to protect almost 10,000 acres of land in Eagle County through conservation easements and land purchases.?

We all treasure the Vail Valley for a wealth of reasons; for the sheer beauty of the mountains, for the clean air, for the abundance of wonderful activities we enjoy season to season and for the important, enriching times we are able to spend with our families and friends in such a wonderful environment.?

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The Land Trust has?preserved 1,800 acres of land that is now part of?Sylvan Lake State Park, the East Vail waterfall and three miles of?Colorado river frontage.?

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So now the Land Trust ambassadors are asking residents, is? a 105 acre parcel in Edwards,?known as the B&B gravel pit a priority,?or is a 2,000 acre ranch property in Lake Creek?more important?? Some locals think riverfront property should be preserved, since it is quickly disappearing for development.

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Preserving land requires willing property owners and funding from private donors, governments, grants and non-profits. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador to the Land Trust?and promoting the Land Trust?'s philosophy and discovering?how?a parcel?positively or negatively affects the?community, contact the Land Trust. ?There?will continue to be?meetings?in?the Eagle Valley?to provide information and ask locals for?opinions on open?parcels the Land Trust should consider.

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Preserving open space?increases?property values surrounding the preserved space.?? An example of property adjacent to preserved land is the West End in Edwards, which is offering condominiums with direct access to the trails in?the Eagle River Preserve.?

For more information on the Eagle Valley Land Trust, donating land or?becoming an ambassador,?visit their website: www.evlt.org

For information on The West End, Edwards, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker: 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com?