2024

At A Glance

Highlights from 2024

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624 acres

of land conserved, totaling 57,663 acres conserved with partners, providing $24.9 million annually in ecosystem services (carbon sequestration, soil and water quality, habitat)

 
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80%

Larimer County-managed trails maintained at ‘B’ level or higher

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6,105

members of the public engaged in land management decisions through community engagement platforms

 

4 out of 5 stars

average visitor satisfaction rating from the “Rate Your Day” survey

797

Discover Pack check-outs (kits at local libraries offering activities and free access to parks and open spaces)

 

18,606

volunteer hours contributed, valued at $558,200 in economic impact

$1.7 million

invested in capital maintenance and construction projects

 
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$1,892,377

grants secured

2024 Awards

Director Daylan Figgs and Fund Development & Projects Specialist Jennifer Almstead celebrate the GOCO Award.

Great Outdoors Colorado Centennial Program Grant

In March, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded Larimer County Natural Resources a grant of $1.5 million dollars for reimbursement for the Canyon Edge Open Space acquisition. The grant is part of GOCO’s Centennial Program, which invests in high-value, once-in-a-generation projects.

 

Meritorious Honors

Rangers within the Visitor Services Division received several outstanding awards in 2024, including a Unit Commendation for evacuation of residents in the Stone Canyon Fire; a Life Saving Award for actions taken to rescue a man who had fallen 40 feet in difficult-to-reach terrain; and a Distinguished Service Award for Captain Chris Fleming for 18 years of service as a Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control (DTAC) instructor for Larimer County.