2025 NASTL Conference
The Colorado State Land Board is proud to host the 2025 National Association of State Trust Lands (NASTL) conference Sunday, July 20, 2025, through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This premier event brings together land trust professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange insights and best practices. The conference is designed to foster engaging discussions, provide networking opportunities, and advance innovative solutions in land management.
Registrations fees will increase to $600 effective July 5, 2025.
Cancellation deadline for a full refund (less processing fees) is June 30, 2025.
Registrations for the Denver conference completed after June 30, 2025 will not be refundable.
Conference location
History Colorado
1200 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Conference lodging
The Art Hotel and the Holiday Inn are located within walking distance of History Colorado. We have secured a limited number of rooms on a first-come first-basis. Please click the links below to make your reservation.
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown
1715 Tremont Place
Denver, CO 80202
[ROOM BLOCK FULL] The Art Hotel
1201 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Agenda
Sunday features an evening welcome reception. Monday includes roll call, networking, breakout sessions, and dinner on your own. Tuesday includes networking, breakout sessions, and tickets to the Rockies baseball game at Coors Field. Wednesday features a day tour to Lowry Ranch, a 26,000-acre trust land property in Arapahoe County.
Sessions and breakout topics include:
- Recreation on State Trust Lands: Balancing recreation with other revenue-generating uses
- Biological Carbon Program: Generating new revenue, enhanced stewardship, and State greenhouse gas goals through the voluntary carbon market
- Water in the West: How the Colorado SLB manages our portfolio of water rights and water-related resources
- Affordable Housing: Challenges, changes, and opportunities
- and more!
We look forward to hosting engaging, helpful discussions so that we can each participating state can share best practices with one another.
Transportation and Sightseeing
Colorado has a lot to offer. If you are extending your visit to take in the sites, we have a few recommendations on how to make the most of your time in our beautiful state! There are also some helpful transportation and parking details.
Event Sponsors
Thank you for making the 2025 NASTL Conference an impactful and insightful event!
Contact us
Emily Barbo, Outreach and Communications Officer
Colorado State Land Board
720-854-3330
emily.barbo@state.co.us