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Theresa and James Adam donated a conservation easement on 160 acres of their property as the third part of a multi-phase project, bringing the total of permanently protected land to 320 acres. By protecting their cattle ranch, they have preserved views of the West Elk Mountain range as well as views of the North Fork River. Several neighbors have also donated conservation easements, thus creating a large contiguous preserved area of land up on the plateau. |
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The Ela Family has preserved half of their organic orchard in Hotchkiss, Colorado with a conservation easement and are preparing to preserve the remainder in the next year. The Ela family has been growing fruit in Western Colorado since 1907. Ela Family Farms currently sell their fruit at Denver area farmers' markets and in gift packs through their website. They also have a line of applesauces, jams and jellies that are sold in local health food grocery stores and through their website. Tax Credit Connection is proud to have facilitated the sale of their conservation easement income tax credits and encourages you to check out their website for the perfect gift: www.elafamilyfarms.com |
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Hawks Haven, LLC and Allison Elliot properties have been preserved by a conservation easement donated to the Black Canyon Land Trust. The Property is located just outside the town of Paonia. |
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Les and Roxanne Haddan donated 92 acres in 2007 to complete the preservation of their 190-acre elk farm in Delta County, Colorado. The property is highly visible from several county roads and State Highway 65. Les and Roxanne's property also is used for peach production. |
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The Littles have permanently preserved 330 acres of their cattle ranch located at the base of Landsend Peak, the western most peak of the West Elk Mountains. The property lies within a winter foraging area of the American bald eagle and provides forage, cover, breeding ground, and migration corridors for several wildlife species. Don and Betty Little are currently working on protecting the remainder of their 610-acre ranch. |
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Michael and Danette Meyer, along with daughters Evelyn and Signe are seen on their 168 acres in Phantom Canyon Ranches that they preserved with a conservation easement donated to The Nature Conservancy in 2005. Michael's mother and siblings have also preserved their family ranch near Castle Rock with a conservation easement in 2006. Tax Credit Connection, Inc. has enjoyed helping the Meyer family sell their tax credits. |
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Patty Wyngaard, above, donated a conservation easement to the Black Canyon Land Trust that will preserve 1/2 mile of Leroux Creek along with habitat for a pair of breeding bobcats, among other wildlife species. |
