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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2025
Colorado State Land Board to Host 2025 National Association of State Trust Lands Summer Conference in Denver
DENVER, CO — The Colorado State Land Board (SLB) is proud to announce it will host the 2025 National Association of State Trust Lands (NASTL) Summer Conference. The conference, themed "Resilience & Stewardship: Managing an Intergenerational Trust," will be held at History Colorado in Denver from Sunday, July 20 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025. State trust land managers, policymakers, and industry professionals from across the nation will come together to discuss best practices, innovative strategies, and the future of trust land management.
"We are honored to welcome our NASTL colleagues to Colorado for this important event," said Nicole Rosmarino, Director of the Colorado State Land Board. "This conference provides an invaluable opportunity for us to collaborate, share insights, and collectively advance the stewardship of state trust lands for the benefit of public education and other vital beneficiaries. We look forward to showcasing Colorado’s unique approach to managing our 2.8 million acres of trust lands."
"NASTL's origins date to November 1931, when land administrators from eight Western states met in Salt Lake City, Utah, to discuss shared issues,” said NASTL Executive Director, Lisa Schneider. “The initial agenda, remarkably similar to today's, included trust fund investments, conservation, federal land withdrawals, grazing management, and the School Lands Act of 1927. Colorado has hosted 9 conferences dating back to 1935. We are thrilled to be back in Colorado and look forward to engaging in deep conversations and building stronger relationships among the delegates."
The NASTL Summer Conference is a premier event for professionals dedicated to optimizing revenue and managing assets derived from state trust lands. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions. Highlights from the agenda include:
Monday, July 21: Washington D.C. Update, State and Affiliate Roll Call, and breakout sessions covering topics such as Geologic Carbon Capture Sequestration, Beneficiaries & Land Commissioners collaboration, and Stewardship.
Tuesday, July 22: Keynote address from the Director of the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, NASTL Business Meeting, breakout sessions on Recreation, Cultural Resource Management, Affordable Housing, and a Colorado Rockies Game in the evening.
Wednesday, July 23: A full-day tour of Lowry Ranch, a 26,000-acre trust property, including stops to hear from experts and explore complex layered leasing.
Registration is now open! The conference agenda and registration details can be found on the NASTL website.
The National Association of State Trust Lands and the Colorado State Land Board extend their sincere gratitude to all sponsors. Their invaluable contributions have been crucial in enabling a national association with diverse stakeholders and an evolving issues landscape to advance its ambitious goals.
The SLB is committed to ensuring a productive and engaging experience for all participants, with opportunities for networking, professional development, and exploration of Colorado’s vibrant capital city.
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About the Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners:
The Colorado State Land Board is a constitutionally created agency that manages a $4.4 billion endowment of assets for the intergenerational benefit of Colorado’s K-12 schoolchildren and public institutions. The agency is the second-largest landowner in Colorado and generates revenue for beneficiaries by leasing three million surface acres and four million subsurface acres for agriculture, grazing, recreation, commercial real estate, rights-of-way, renewable energy, oil, gas, and solid minerals. The agency is entirely self-funded and receives no tax dollars.
About the National Association of State Trust Lands (NASTL):
NASTL is an organization of state trust land managers dedicated to promoting the sound and efficient management of state trust lands for the benefit of their designated beneficiaries, primarily public education. NASTL provides a forum for education, networking, and the exchange of information among its members.
For more information please contact:
Emily Barbo, Colorado State Land Board, 720-854-3330, emily.barbo@state.co.us