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Pitkin County backs grant partnership to open Kaufman Ranch to public access and riparian restoration
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The board approved a resolution April 22 permitting Aspen Valley Land Trust to submit a Great Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) community-impact grant for trail construction and riparian restoration on the Kaufman Ranch property (about 132 acres); AVLT said no county funding is required and the organization will administer the grant.
Pitkin County commissioners approved a resolution April 22 to partner with Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) on a Great Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) community-impact grant application for the Kaufman Ranch property outside Carbondale.
Paul Holzinger, the county’s agriculture and conservation easement manager, and Jonathan Rose of AVLT described the parcel (about 132 acres, active agricultural use with a riparian corridor) and proposed work: build initial trail infrastructure, restore riparian vegetation and improve public-access interfaces. AVLT told the board the organization would manage grant administration and that no county funds are requested as part of the application.
Board members praised the parcel for education and stewardship opportunities; the resolution passed with a motion, second and unanimous vote. AVLT said the hope is to complete trail construction this summer with restoration work phased over a three‑year project period if awarded GoCo funds.
