In September 2017, the County of Ouray accepted donation of 100% fee title and mineral interest in two patented mining claims in the Red Mountain Mining District, so that the historic Corkscrew Turntable, and a portion of the historic railroad grade of the Silverton Railroad contained within the two properties could be permanently conserved and protected in the state they …

WHEREAS Ouray Silver Mines (hereinafter referred to as Ouray Silver) is a Ouray County mineral extraction company that currently owns several mining claims in Ouray County and anticipates that it may acquire additional mining claims in Ouray County; and WHEREAS Ouray Silver is interested in protecting mineral resources in Ouray County, avoiding conflicts between mineral extraction, safety for recreational activities, …

MANAGEMENT PLAN For GARARD/RED MOUNTAIN PROPERTY Red Mountain Mining District Ironton, Ouray County CO MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE MARCH 18, 2016 In 2002, as part of the Red Mountain Project, Ouray County acquired thirteen (13) patented mining claims and 10 town lots in and near the historic Ironton Townsite, in the Red Mountain Mining District of Ouray County, Colorado. The State …

Click below to access the Environmental Site Assessment for the Yankee Girl Claim Phase I ESA – Yankee Girl Claim

2010 ANNUAL REPORT “There can be no purpose moreinspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that stillsurrounds us.” —E.O. Wilson OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY! NEWS FLASH! JULY 2011: YOUTH CORPS HELP SAGE-GROUSE PLACERVILLE: Thanks to a grant to TLR from Great Outdoors Colorado, and an extra special effort by Leigh Robertson of the San …

2009 ANNUAL REPORT “There can be no purpose more inspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us.” —E.O. Wilson 2009 Highlights 1)  2009 dominated by our work with the Town of Rico and Atlantic Richfield Corporation to clean-up mining-contaminated soils within the Town; 2)  Telluride Foundation grant and US Forest …

2008 ANNUAL REPORT “There can be no purpose more inspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us.” —E.O. Wilson YOU NOW OWN TWO RED MOUNTAIN MINING CLAIMS WHOISTLRANDWHATDOWEDO? IS IT TIME TO ADD A GOOD SAMARITAN PROVISION TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT? EXPANDED COOPERATION AIDS HOWARD FORK A BIG THANKS …

Annual Report 2007 “There can be no purpose more inspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us.” —E.O. Wilson SILVER LAKE MILL IN SAN JUAN COUNTY Introduction to TLR The Trust for Land Restoration (TLR) — a non-profit land trust based in Ridgway and working statewide — is recognized as …

“There can be no purpose more inspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us.” —E.O. Wilson YANKEE GIRL MINE AS SEEN FROM US HIGHWAY 550 SCENIC OVERLOOK   Yankee Girl Mine Saved by Local Hero! Montrose’s Mark Young Buys Threatened Mining Property, Conservation Easement with TLR Assures Permanent Protection, Stabilization …