In partnership with Eagle County Open Space, Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is very excited to announce we were awarded a grant of $300,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)! In short, this grant will put more boots on the ground to maintain and care for our trails, public lands, wildlife, and recreation amenities.

The funding addresses the growing impacts of increased recreation, habitat degradation, and resource constraints on public lands in Eagle County by expanding stewardship capacity through our Trail Conservation Crew and a new Stewardship Crew. These crews will work across USFS, BLM, municipal, and county lands, focusing on recreation maintenance and management, habitat restoration, watershed improvements, and dispersed recreation management.

This initiative leverages local partnerships and volunteer engagement to ensure sustainable recreation and conservation efforts. The project will enhance ecological resilience, support local economies, and support career pathways for youth and underrepresented communities, ensuring that public lands remain protected, accessible, and well-managed for future generations.