Colorado Working Landscapes (CWL) is a landowner-driven coalition of interests dedicated to the advancement of public policies and private initiatives to conserve land, preserve and sustain agriculture, and enhance landowner values while recognizing public benefits.



Colorado Working Landscapes (CWL) was born out of a four month period of exploratory meetings beginning in December 2001 between farmers/ranchers, conservation organizations, state associations, financial organizations, legal firms, real estate companies and government.



CWL is a landowner-driven coalition of interests committed to establishing a leadership role in the development of incentives for the conservation of working landscapes and enhancement of landowner values.



An important goal is to establish a public policy forum from which multiple viewpoints can be expressed and shared understanding achieved. Success will be the result of involvement from a broad range of landowners and organizations having direct interest in the future of rural Colorado.