Land Conservation

Land Conservation

Mission: Wolf’s Land Conservation project is dedicated to the purchase and protection of 1,000 acres of subalpine habitat adjacent to our sanctuary and to the San Isabel National Forest in the Wet Mountains.

Phase 1 Buffer Zone: 80% Complete

We have raised close to $1M to purchase and protect more than 600 acres of land surrounding the sanctuary.

Our next step is to purchase three 35 acre parcels of land surrounding the wolves for a complete buffer zone of preserved habitat.

Phase 2 is to prioritize the protection of waterways and drainages around the sanctuary. This means preserving the Promontory Divide Drainage southwest of Mission:Wolf and the Williams Creek Drainage area to the northeast. This land contains vital riparian habitat. With its protection, we would also prevent the development of over 50 septic systems that would drain directly into the San Isabel National Forest.

Interactive Land Conservation Map

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With over a million extra people in our state in the last decade, the Wet Mountains are in danger of losing their wild character and their potential as a wild place for future generations.

Our vision is to conserve 1,000 acres of pristine alpine habitat in the Wet Mountains surrounding our sanctuary. This land contains crucial elk migration and wintering grounds, riparian habitat, and stunning mountain views.

In particular, we are focused on preserving waterways and drainages along Williams Creek and the Promontory Divide. In the arid west, water is our most precious resource and a keystone of life.

This buffer sanctuary would also provide safety and seclusion for our wolves, as well as aid our education capacity by providing a wild classroom for kids’ camps, student groups, and volunteers to visit and explore.

If you are interested in partnering with us in our conservation goals, please donate to the Land Fund or contact us directly for more information.