Protected Area Database - CO

This page was generated on Dec 05, 2020

This analysis was generated by the OPUSInspect script, created by Brian Sperlongano. Conflation data provided by Kevin Kenney. The purpose of this analysis is to identify the IUCN Protection Category that should be tagged using the protect_class=* key for protected areas in each state in the United States. In addition, this script locates protected areas that are already tagged in OpenStreetMap and matches them by location and name with PAD-US in order to identify areas which may be incorrectly tagged with protect_class=*.

Protected areas that are not assigned an IUCN Category should still be tagged leisure=nature_reserve (which renders in Carto), but omit protect_class=*. Be aware that minor differences in naming or spelling may cause false positives or negatives; mappers should examine this table carefully.

Additionally, mappers should consult the PAD-US map-based viewer when making a determination:

The PAD-US Data Source

As a work of the United States Federal Government, the PAD-US database is in the Public Domain and is suitable as a data source for OpenStreetMap. PAD-US is an aggregation over over 100 other data sources. Mappers should inspect PAD-US for accuracy and assume that there may be errors.

Note that:

Legend

IUCN Category Meaning Suggested Tagging
Ia IUCN Category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve protect_class=1a
Ib IUCN Category Ib: Wilderness protect_class=1b
II IUCN Category II: National Park protect_class=2
III IUCN Category III: Natural Monument or Feature protect_class=3
IV IUCN Category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area protect_class=4
V IUCN Category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape protect_class=5
VI IUCN Category VI: Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources protect_class=6
Other No assigned IUCN Category
Ia, IV, V Multiple categories

This script output is a work in progress and may not be reliable.

Table of IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in CO

IUCN Categorized Protected Areas in CO
Area [1] IUCN
Cat[2]
Ownership Type[1] Owner Operator
(unnamed) This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
5 Card Draw Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
88th Avenue V CNTY Adams County
Ador V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Ahi Longmont Farms V CNTY Boulder County
Aiken Canyon Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge BLM
Andrijeski V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Antero V, Other SLB, RWD
  • Denver Water Board
  • Colorado State Land Board
United States Forest Service
Arapaho Bend V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Aspen Alps - Aspen V NGO Aspen Valley Land Trust
Avant! V CNTY Boulder County
BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
BLM TresRios This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Baca National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Baca National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bald Mountain Scenic Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Barr Lake Buffer - Frazier V CNTY Adams County
Barron Trust V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Battig V UNK Boulder County
Bayou Gulch Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Bear Valley Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Beaver Creek V SFW Colorado Division of Wildlife BLM
Beaver Ranch Community Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Benjamin V CNTY Boulder County Boulder County Open Space
Bennett (Ray) V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site III NPS NPS
Bernart V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Bishop V CNTY Boulder County
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park II NPS NPS BLM
Black Forest Regional Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Blake Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Bluff Lake Nature Center This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Bobcat Ridge V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Brady V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge United States National Park Service
Bruckman V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Buckley V, Other CITY
  • Montrose Parks Department, City of
  • Aurora Parks & Open Space, City of
Butterfly Woods V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
CTM Place V CITY Loveland, City of
Camp Rollandet V CITY Denver, City of
Cap Rock Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Cardinal Millsite Lot V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Caribou Ranch-Sherwood Gulch V CNTY Boulder County, CO United States Forest Service
Carpenter V, Other CITY Cortez, City of
Carpenter Ranch Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Castle Pines V NGO, PVT
  • The Conservation Fund
  • Local Land Trust
Cathedral Spires Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cathy Fromme Prairie V JNT, CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area V JNT, CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Cattail Chorus Natural Area V JNT Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Centennial V, Other CITY, REG, SFW
  • Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, City of
  • City and County of Denver Parks and Recreation
  • South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
  • Unknown School District
  • Englewood Parks & Recreation, City of
  • Colorado Division of Wildlife
  • Loveland, City of
  • Greeley Parks Department, City of
  • Pueblo School District
  • Castle Rock Parks and Recreation Department, Town of
  • Cortez, City of
Centennial Cone Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Center Lode Mining Claim - Aspen V NGO Aspen Valley Land Trust United States Forest Service
Chambers Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Chatfield State Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cheesman V, Other JNT, RWD
  • City and County of Denver Parks and Recreation
  • Denver Water Board
United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological V CNTY Arapahoe County
Chimney Hollow Open Space V JNT Larimer County
Churchill V CNTY Boulder County
City Land V, Other CITY
  • Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, City of
  • Parker Public Works Department, Town of
  • Englewood Parks & Recreation, City of
  • Sugar City, City of
  • Central City
  • Commerce City Parks, Trails and Open Space, City of
  • Evans Parks Department, City of
  • Louisville Department of Land Management, City of
  • Longmont Open Space & Trails, City of
  • Estes Park, Town of
  • Berthoud, Town of
  • Fort Collins Real Estate Division, City of
  • Vail, Town of
  • Westminster, City of
  • Thornton, City of
  • Fort Collins Water Dept, City of
  • Telluride, Town of
  • Fort Collins Housing Authority, City of
  • Windsor, Town of
  • Denver Mountain Parks
  • Ordway, City of
  • Aspen Parks & Recreation Department, City of
  • Fruita Public Works Dept.
  • Boulder Parks & Recreation, City of
  • Greeley, City of
  • Littleton, City of
  • Wellington, Town of
  • Greenwood Village Parks & Open Space, City of
  • Keenesburg, City of
  • Erie, Town of
  • Frederick, Town of
  • Longmont Parks, City of
  • Dillon Public Works, Town of
  • Pueblo Parks and Recreation, City of
  • Avon, Town of
  • Wellington Housing Authority, Town of
  • Golden, City of
  • Fort Collins, City of
  • Crested Butte, Town of
  • Crowley, City of
  • Timnath, Town of
  • City and County of Denver
  • Longmont, City of
  • Thornton Parks and Open Space, City of
  • Aspen, City of
  • Loveland Housing Authority, City of
  • Loveland Water-Wastewater Dept, City of
  • Greeley Water Dept Seaman Dam, City of
  • Fort Collins Right-of-Way Dept, City of
  • Westminster Department of Community Development Open Space Program, City of
  • Loveland, City of
  • Parker, Town of
  • Olney Springs, City of
  • United States Forest Service
  • Boulder County Open Space
  • Jefferson County
  • Town of Frederick
  • City and County of Denver
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Coal Creek Corridor V CITY Lafayette Parks, Open Space & Golf, City of
Coaldale Ponds V PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Colina Mariposa V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Colina Mariposa Natural Area V UNK Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Colorado National Monument V NPS NPS BLM
Colorado River V, Other JNT, SPR, SFW, PVT
  • Colorado State Parks
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado River Riparian Corridor V CITY Glenwood Springs, City of
Completing The Buffer Around Ward V JNT Ward, Town of
Conduit No. 111 V RWD Denver Water Board
Conduit No. 128 V RWD Denver Water Board
Conduit No. 26 V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Conduit No. 27 V RWD Denver Water Board
Conrad Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Corwina Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Cottonwood Grove V CITY Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, City of
Cottonwood Hollow V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Country Club West V CITY Greeley Parks Department, City of
Coyote Ridge V, Other CITY, REG
  • Unknown School District
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Coyote Ridge Natural Area V, Other JNT, CITY
  • Fort Collins
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Cyprus Yampa Valley V PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Daniels Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Davies V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Deckers V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Dedisse Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Deer Creek Canyon Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Denver Mountain Parks This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Dillon V, Other CITY, RWD
  • Denver Water Board
  • Dillon Public Works, Town of
United States Forest Service
Dollaghan Ii V CNTY Boulder County
Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Dunes V RWD Denver Water Board
Dupont Fee Title V PVT Douglas County
E-84-1 V NGO Palmer Land Trust
E-95-1 V NGO Palmer Land Trust
Eagle View V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Eagle-Colorado Collection Syst V RWD Denver Water Board BLM
Echternacht V CNTY Boulder County
Elephant Butte Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Emilee Benedict V NGO Aspen Valley Land Trust
Environmental Day Camp V CITY Aurora Parks & Open Space, City of
Environmental Learning Center V OTHS Colorado State University
Erie Lions Club V PVT Erie Lions Club
Expansion of the Cathy Fromme Prairie V CITY Fort Collins, City of
Fehringer Ranch V, Other CITY, RWD
  • Denver Water Board
  • Foothills Park & Recreation District
Fischer V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument V NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Flying J Ranch Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Folkstone V CITY Windsor Parks & Recreation Department, City of
Foothills Water Treatmnt Plant V RWD Denver Water Board
Forest V, Other CITY, REG
  • Lafayette, City of
  • South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
Forrest (Howard) V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Fossil Creek V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Department, City of
  • Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area V UNK Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Fossil Creek Wetlands V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Fox Ranch Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Gateway Lakes V, Other CITY Greeley Parks Department, City of
Genesee Mountain Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Getz V CITY Brighton, City of
Golden Gate Canyon State Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Great Sand Dunes National Preserve V NPS NPS
Great Sand Dunes/San Luis Lakes V NGO The Nature Conservancy US Fish and Wildlife Service
Greenlee V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Lafayette Parks, Open Space & Golf, City of
  • Boulder County Parks & Open Space
United States Forest Service
Griffith (Bruce) V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Gross V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Gunsight Bridge V NGO Crested Butte Land Trust BLM
Gustav Swanson V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Hannum (Philip) V CNTY Boulder County Boulder County Open Space
Harriman Ditch V RWD Denver Water Board
Hart Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Hassler V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Hawkins V CITY Cortez, City of
Hazaleus Natural Area V JNT Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Hazeltine V RWD Denver Water Board
Hereford Haven Ranch V SFW, PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Hidden Cattails V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
High Creek Fen Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Hill V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Hogback V RWD Denver Water Board
Hoosier Ridge Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Horseshoe V, Other CITY
  • Littleton, City of
  • Aurora Parks & Open Space, City of
City of Aurora
Hot Sulphur Springs SWA Parshall Divide Unit Parcel - RFP V UNK Colorado Division of Wildlife
Howard V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Hunters Cove West V, Other CITY Greeley Parks Department, City of City of Greeley
Hygiene Dairy V CNTY Boulder County
I-25 Corridor V CNTY Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources
I-25 State Wayside V OTHS Colorado Department of Transportation
Iles Grove V SLB Colorado State Land Board
J-Family V CNTY Boulder County
Jackson- Mckinster V CNTY Boulder County
Jayhawker Ponds V CITY Loveland, City of
Jefferson County Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Jim Hamm V CITY Longmont Parks, City of
John Griffin Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Kassler V, Other CITY, RWD
  • Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, City of
  • Denver Water Board
  • City of Boulder
  • United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Ken Caryl Ranch Foundation Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Kingfisher Point V CITY
  • City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Kingfisher Point Natural Area V JNT Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Kingsview River Bottom V CITY Fruita Public Works Dept.
Koehn V CNTY Boulder County
Lafayette Buffer V UNK Boulder County
Lair o' the Bear Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Land Trust Land V NGO
  • Southern Plains Land Trust
  • Muriel L. MacGregor Charitable Trust
United States National Park Service
Larson V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Boulder County
  • Northglenn Parks and Open Space, City of
United States Forest Service
Legacy Land Trust V CITY City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department United States Forest Service
Leyden Gulch V RWD Denver Water Board Jefferson County
Lincoln Mountain Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Lone Tree Res. & Pump Station V RWD Denver Water Board
Lookout Mountain V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Jefferson County
  • Denver Mountain Parks
  • Jefferson County
  • Denver Mountain Parks
Lost V RWD Denver Water Board
Lower Loop s V NGO Crested Butte Land Trust BLM
Lower Purgatoire Conservation Area V NGO The Nature Conservancy US Forest Service
Macy V CITY Loveland, City of
Magpie Meander V CITY
  • City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Mallard's Nest V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Maxwell V, Other CITY, SLB
  • Colorado State Land Board
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
United States Forest Service
May, adjacent to Bull Canal wetlands, near 128th &Huron V UNK Westminster, City of
McMurry Annex V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Mccurdy V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Mcmurry V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Medano/Zapata Ranch V SLB The Nature Conservancy United States National Park Service
Merson Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Mesa Cortina/Wildemest Buffer V UNKL Summit County United States Forest Service
Mesa Verde National Park II NPS NPS United States National Park Service
Mesa Wildlife Area V NGO Palmer Land Trust
Metro Sewage Effluent Pump Sta V RWD Denver Water Board
Mexican Cut Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Miller V, Other CITY, RWD, CNTY
  • Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, City of
  • Denver Water Board
  • Boulder County Parks & Open Space
City of Boulder
Millionaire Lode - Aspen V NGO Aspen Valley Land Trust
Minton V PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Mishak Lakes Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy BLM
Money V CNTY Boulder County
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Morey V CITY Loveland, City of
Morgan Smith V CITY Brighton, City of
Morse V, Other CITY, CNTY
  • Boulder County
  • Lakewood Department of Community Resources, City of
United States Forest Service
Mount Falcon Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Mount Galbraith Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Mount Glennon Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Mud Lake Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Namaqua - Spight V CITY Loveland, City of
National Center for Atmospheric Research V PVT University Corporation for Atmospheric Research City of Boulder
Nelson Ranch Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Nervig V CNTY Boulder County
Newton Trust / South Platte Buffer V CITY Littleton, City of
Ngo Land V REG, RWD, PVT
  • E-470 Public Highway Authority
  • Parker Water and Sanitation
  • Cottonwood Water & Sanitation District
  • Parker Water & San District
  • Parker Area Historical Society Inc
Nix V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Nix / Cache La Poudre - Big Thompson Legacy (C-993) V CITY Fort Collins, City of
Nix Building Envelope V CITY Fort Collins, City of
Noble Meadow Conservation Easement This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
North Fork South Platte River V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
North Pointe V CNTY Boulder County
North Shields Pond V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
North Star - Aspen V CNTY Pitkin County United States Forest Service
O'Fallon Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Oak Grove V REG Montrose County School District
Omohundro V NGO Colorado Open Lands
Oscar Arnold V CITY Northglenn Parks and Open Space, City of
Owl Canyon Pinyon Grove V SLB Colorado State Land Board
Parker Area Historical Society Inc 1 V NGO Parker Area Historical Society Inc
Pelican Marsh V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Phantom Canyon Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Pheasant Habitat Leases V PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Pike Hill Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Pine Grove V REG Douglas County School District
Pine Valley Ranch Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Pineridge V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Pineridge Natural Area V JNT Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Pinewood Reservation/Rattlesnake V SLB Colorado State Land Board
Piney V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Pinion Grove V CITY Cortez, City of
Plains Conservation Center V CITY West Arapahoe Conservation District
  • Aurora Parks and Open Space
  • City of Aurora
Platte Canon V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Platte Canyon V RWD Denver Water Board
Poudre V CITY Windsor Parks & Recreation Department, City of
Poudre Learning Center V CITY Greeley, City of
Poudre River Ranch V CITY Greeley Parks Department, City of City of Greeley
Powers Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Prairie Canyonlands V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Prairie Dog Meadow V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Prospect Ponds V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Pueblo Mountain Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Pueblo Reservoir SWA - Clift Parcel V UNK Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Pueblo Reservoir SWA- Tatsch Parcel V UNK Colorado Division of Wildlife Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Quincy V CITY Aurora Parks & Open Space, City of
Ralston V, Other CITY, RWD
  • Arvada Parks, Golf and Hospitality Services Department, City of
  • Denver Water Board
Ramey (John) V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Ranch Creek Diversion V RWD Denver Water Board
  • United States Forest Service
  • US Forest Service
Red Fox Meadows V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Red Mesa Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Redtail Grove V, Other UNK, CITY
  • City of Fort Collins
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Redwing Marsh V CITY
  • City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Reservoir Ridge V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program
Reynolds Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Rfjy V CITY Loveland, City of
Richardson V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Rimrock Open Space V CNTY Larimer County
River's Edge V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Riverbend Ponds V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Roaring Fork Wetland Corridor V NGO Roaring Fork Conservancy
Roberts Tunnel V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Roberts Tunnel Collection Syst V RWD Denver Water Board
Rock Bottom Ranch V PVT Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Rock Island Corridor V CITY Colorado Springs, City of
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Rocky Mountain National Park II NPS NPS
Rogers Grove V JNT Boulder County Parks & Open Space
Ross V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Rufenach V CNTY Boulder County
Running Deer V CITY
  • City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Running Deer / Cache la Poudre-Big Thompson V CITY Fort Collins, City of
S & L V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
S Boulder Div Cond V RWD Denver Water Board
Salt Wash V SFW Colorado Division of Wildlife
Salyer V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
San Miguel River At South Fork Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
San Miguel River At Tabeguache Creek V NGO The Nature Conservancy
San Miguel River Canyon Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy United States Forest Service
Santistevan V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Sawmill Hill V CNTY Pitkin County Open Space and Trails United States Forest Service
Schofield Townsite V, Other NGO, PVT Crested Butte Land Trust United States Forest Service
Segelke-Carey Ranch - Cherokee State Wildlife Area Upper Unit V SPR Colorado Parks and Wildlife United States Forest Service
Sharptail Ridge Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Skinner V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Slumgullion Earthflow This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Snow Mountain Ranch V PVT YMCA of the Rockies United States Forest Service
Snyder V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Soapstone Prairie V, Other UNK, CITY
  • City of Fort Collins
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Soapstone Prairie (Roman Ranch) V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
South V, Other CITY, REG, RWD
  • Denver Water Board
  • Northglenn Parks and Open Space, City of
  • Pueblo School District
South Boulder Diversion Conduit V RWD Denver Water Board City of Boulder
South Platte /Carson V CITY South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
South Platte Pk Carson V CITY, RWD South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
South Platte River V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Springer V, Other CITY, REG
  • Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks and Open Space
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Standley Lake Buffer V CITY Westminster, City of
Steels Fork Ranch - TNC (Csp - Horse Creek) V PVT The Nature Conservancy
Steen Lodes V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Steen-Little Archie V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Stein Ranch 2 - Rio Grande Trail, Aspen V CNTY Pitkin County
Stephenson- Nelson V CNTY Boulder County
Stinn V CNTY Boulder County
Stone V CNTY, PVT
  • Boulder County
  • Colorado Division of Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Strauss Cabin V CNTY Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
Strontia Springs V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Summit Grove V, Other CITY Thornton Parks and Open Space, City of
The Pineries Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Thompson (Dan) V CNTY Boulder County
Tinsley V CNTY Boulder County Boulder County Open Space
Topminnow Natural Area V CITY City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
Town Ranch V CITY Crested Butte, Town of
Trailwood Drive V CITY Loveland, City of
Tucson V JNT Brighton
Two Creeks V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge IV FWS Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge US Fish and Wildlife Service
Udall V CITY Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Vangbo V CITY Fort Collins, City of
Vasquez Tunnel V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Vasquez-St. Louis Creek Diversion V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Vasquez-St. Louis Crk Diversn V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Verena Mallory V NGO Aspen Valley Land Trust
Verhey V CNTY Boulder County
Villa Grove V SLB Colorado State Land Board BLM
Wadsworth Wetlands V CITY Westminster, City of
Walker Ranch Homestead (no public access) This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Walker Ranch Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Washington Gulch V NGO Crested Butte Land Trust United States Forest Service
Water Reuse Plant V RWD Denver Water Board
Weidner/Ralston Creek V CNTY Jefferson County Open Space Jefferson County
West Bijou Site - Fee V RWD West Arapahoe Conservation District
Westcreek V RWD Denver Water Board United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Westphal V CNTY Boulder County
Wheeler Wildlife V NGO San Isabel Land Protection Trust
White (Richard) V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
White Ranch Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
William F Hayden Green Mountain Park This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Williams V, Other CITY
  • Steamboat Springs, City of
  • City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
  • Fort Collins Natural Areas Program, City of
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Williams Fork V RWD Denver Water Board United States Forest Service
Witte V PVT Colorado Division of Wildlife
Wittemyer V CNTY Boulder County
Wolcott V CNTY Boulder County United States Forest Service
Yampa River Conservation Area V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Yampa River Preserve V NGO The Nature Conservancy
Yampa River Streambank V CITY Steamboat Springs, City of
Yampa Valley Corridor / Williams V CITY Steamboat Springs, City of
Young Open Space This area is tagged with protect_class=*, but the PAD-US database could not find an IUCN categorized protected area at this location
Yucca House National Monument III NPS NPS United States National Park Service

References

  1. ^ Areas listed in the PAD-US are linked to the approximate area (by bounding box). Matching areas tagged in OSM are listed, with the most significant protected area tag listed.
  2. ^ International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories assigned to protected areas for inclusion in the United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC) World Database for Protected Areas (WDPA) and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) North American Terrestrial Protected Areas Database. IUCN defines a protected area as, "A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values" (includes GAP Status Code 1 and 2 only). Categorization follows as:
    • IUCN Category Ia - Strict Nature Reserves are strictly protected areas set aside to protect biodiversity and possibly geological or geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and impacts are strictly controlled and limited to ensure preservation of the conservation values. Such protected areas can serve as indispensable reference areas for scientific research and monitoring;
    • IUCN Category Ib - Wilderness Areas protected areas are usually large unmodified or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, which are protected and managed to preserve their natural condition;
    • IUCN Category II - National Park protected areas are large natural or near natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the complement of species and ecosystems characteristic of the area, which also provide a foundation for environmentally and culturally compatible spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities;
    • IUCN Category III - Natural Monument or Feature protected areas are set aside to protect a specific natural monument, which can be a landform, seamount, submarine caverns, geological features such as caves, or even a living feature such as an ancient grove. They are generally quite small protected areas and often have high visitor value;
    • IUCN Category IV - Habitat and (or) species management protected areas aim to protect particular species or habitats and management reflects this priority. Many category IV protected areas will need regular, active interventions to address the requirements of particular species or to maintain habitats, but this is not a requirement of this category;
    • IUCN Category V Protected landscape and (or) seascape protected areas occur where the interaction of people and nature over time has produced an area of distinct character with significant ecological, biological, cultural, and scenic value;
    • IUCN Category VI - Protected area with sustainable use (community based, non-industrial) of natural resources are generally large, with much of the area in a more-or-less natural condition and whereas a proportion is under sustainable natural resource management and where such exploitation is seen as one of the main aims of the area.
    • Other Conservation Areas are not recognized by IUCN at this time; however, they will be evaluated to determine if they meet the definition of Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) for inclusion in the WDPA following recently released guidance. These areas (GAP Status Code 3 areas only) are attributed in the 'IUCN Category' Domain along with 'Unassigned' areas (GAP Status Code 4).
    • In addition, a few areas are included as 'Not Reported', these areas meet the definition of IUCN protection (i.e. GAP Status Code 1 or 2) but 'IUCN Category' has not yet been assigned and categorical assignment is not appropriate. See the PAD-US Data Manual for a summary of methods.
  3. ^ The general land owner description (e.g. 'Federal', 'Territorial', 'American Indian Lands', 'State', 'Regional Agency Special District', 'Local Government', 'Non-Governmental Organization', 'Private', 'Joint') standardized for the U.S. See PAD-US Data Manual for the “Agency Name to Agency Type Crosswalk� or geodatabase look up table for full domain descriptions. 'Regional Agency Special Districts' include limited purpose governmental units that exist separately from local governments such as county or municipal. 'Designation' is applied to designations overlapping fee lands as ownership is not applicable. Use the 'Manager Type' field for the best general depiction of Federal lands as several ownership related data gaps (i.e. 'Owner Type' = 'Unknown') occur in the Federal theme