‘30 and Thriving’ initiative highlights decades of land protection, trails, and community impact
Larimer County is celebrating a significant conservation milestone: 30 years since voters approved the Help Preserve Open Spaces (HPOS) 0.25-cent sales tax. This decision has shaped the region’s natural landscape and outdoor access for generations.
Since 1995, this community-backed investment has protected more than 64,000 acres of open space, supported the construction of over 100 miles of public trails, and returned $355 million in funding to local communities across Northern Colorado…