We're pleased to host our annual Fall Policy Summit in partnership with Colorado Open Space Alliance (COSA)'s annual conference in Vail!

We are hosting this event both in-person and virtually.

Fall Policy Summit sessions

8:45-9:45 a.m. Session 7: 2021 Legislative Update with Keep It Colorado: Open to all COSA attendees and Keep It Colorado members: Overview of the 2021 legislation session; the new law that passed this year, Conservation Easement Tax Credit Modifications (HB21-1233); and Keep It Colorado’s legislative work around private lands conservation.

10:15-11:15 a.m. Session 8: Keep It Colorado Fall Policy Summit: Open only to Keep It Colorado members: Discussion about the coalition’s state and federal policy priorities for the 2022 legislative session.

Breakfast and lunch are included, as well as COSA's keynote speech immediately following the summit.

View our supplemental materials:

Cost and Registration

Fall Policy Summit: FREE for all members of Keep It Colorado.

Not an open space agency but still want to join the rest of COSA? You’re in luck! COSA has generously agreed to offer discounted registration to our land trust members and conservation champion members who wish to attend the COSA conference Oct. 11-12.

LAND TRUSTS AND CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS = Use the code we supplied to members

This code will give you free registration for the Fall Policy Summit (Day 3) or a rate of $100 for the Full COSA Registration if you’d like to attend all three days.

PUBLIC AGENCY MEMBERS attending the Fall Policy Summit only = Use the code we supplied to members

This code will give you free registration for the Fall Policy Summit (Day 3). If you are planning to attend the full COSA conference, registration to the summit is included.

REGISTER HERE

New COVID guidelines

On Sept. 13 COSA announced new COVID guidelines for the conference, which also apply to our Fall Policy Summit. View complete guidelines here.

Why attend the Fall Policy Summit?

Our Fall Policy Summit is an opportunity to hear about this year's legislative session and weigh in on Keep It Colorado's legislative priorities for the 2022 session. Please note that this is one of many touchpoints we'll offer where you can share your input on the coalition's policy initiatives - look for surveys and community calls throughout the fall.

We hope that by hosting our Fall Policy Summit in conjunction with COSA, we can open the door to more conversations across all of our member organizations - public agencies, land trusts and conservation champions - and create more opportunities for collaboration. We're very grateful to the COSA steering committee for partnering with us to create this space and opportunity for our coalition!

Why attend COSA?

We highly encourage all of our members to check out presentations on Day 1 and Day 2 of the COSA conference - with topics ranging from building volunteer programs and mitigating wildfire risk, to advancing equity in open space and balancing open space protection with development and outdoor recreation. Also, don't miss the plethora of fun field trips COSA has scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. COSA is also offering a networking dinner on Tuesday evening. Take advantage of these opportunities to connect with your colleagues in conservation!

Accommodations

COSA has booked a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Vail. View lodging info here.

Keep It Colorado is a proud sponsor of COSA's 2021 Conference!

SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS

We're seeking sponsorships to help cover the costs of hosting this event! We also welcome your support sponsoring one of our nonprofit land trusts to travel to attend the summit.

Please view our sponsorship kit and contact linda@keepitco.org for more information.