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Contributed by: Colo. Conservation Trust on 2/9/2007

BRIGHTON -- The Colorado Conservation Trust on Feb. 6 announced the funding of a two-year conservation fellowship position with the Adams County Department of Parks and Community Resources as part of CCT's Future Conservation Leaders Fellowship Program.

CCT's fellowship program pairs recent graduates of conservation and law programs with local land trusts and open space programs to provide a multifaceted professional experience for the Fellow, while simultaneously bolstering the capacity of conservation organizations statewide. CCT funds 80 percent of the position's salary during the first year of the fellowship and 70 percent during the second year.

"This fellowship position will help support Adams County's efforts to protect open spaces and develop parks and trails for our growing community by adding a staff position at limited cost to the county," said W.R. 'Skip' Fischer, chairman of the Adams County Board of County Commissioners.

CCT Executive Director Will Shafroth echoed similar sentiments adding, "We are excited about the opportunity to support Adams County's conservation efforts through the placement of a Fellow."

Adams County announced that the two-year fellowship position was filled on February 5 by Jennifer Young, a 2005 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law with a degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy. Young's primary responsibilities will include tracking all land protected within Adams County, identifying future land to be protected, creating a conservation easement manual, and assisting with grant writing.

"Adams County has a number of agricultural property owners that are interested in conserving their land and this position will assist staff in working on those efforts," said Commissioner Alice Nichol.

The Fellowship position will also have the opportunity to participate in land protection conferences, travel around the state to learn more about other organizations' on-going conservation efforts, and attend meetings and workshops to gain additional insight about conservation real estate, the legislative process, fundraising, and non-profit management.

"Adams County is pleased to be one of the recipients of this Fellowship program and we appreciate the work that the Colorado Conservation Trust is doing to support agencies that work on land conservation," said Commissioner Larry Pace.

In addition to the Fellowship position at Adams County, CCT Fellows are currently placed with the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (Arvada), Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts (Denver), Trust for Public Land (Denver), Mesa Land Trust (Grand Junction), San Isabel Land Trust (Westcliffe) and Ducks Unlimited/Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (split Fellowship - Alamosa).

"As the threat to our open lands and important resources continues to grow, so does the need for experienced and motivated leaders in the conservation community," said Shafroth. "CCT's fellowship program provides organizations and individuals with the tools and training they need to increase their efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately helping protect more of Colorado's most special places."

The Colorado Conservation Trust was founded to increase the funding, pace, and effectiveness of land conservation in Colorado. Since its inception in 2000, CCT has raised $11 million from more than 30 foundations and 300 individuals.

Matched with more than $40.5 million in other public and private dollars, these funds have helped to achieve a broad range of projects including land protection, public policy analysis and development, organizational capacity building, and land stewardship. The Trust has also facilitated the additional investment of more than $32 million in conservation projects. CCT invests more than 95 percent of all donations directly into conservation projects.

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