Patti Hostetler, Douglas Land Conservancy, talked about DLC's long-time partnerships with county government agencies and its community conservation strategies and outreach programs, such as guided nature-hike programs.

Jeanne Beaudry, Mountain Area Land Trust, presented about the intersections between land and water, highlighting a baseline inventory of water properties that was developed through a unique partnership with University of Denver.

Alexander Funk, Colorado Water Conservation Board, talked about alternative transfer methods (ATMs) and why land trusts should consider them as an alternative to buy-and-dry. He highlighted agriculture as a critical economic driver in Colorado.

Sarah Parmar, Colorado Open Lands, shared a case study about the implementation of a land conservation project using an ATM with funding from CWCB. She highlighted the benefits of ATMs and shared tips for evaluating a project for feasibility and fit.

Wade Shelton, Trust for Public Land, talked about the process of completing the Fisher's Peak project as an example of getting a "complicated deal" done. And celebrated the brand-new opening of Colorado’s newest state park!