San Isabel Land Protection Trust protects ranch, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitat, scenic views for public enjoyment, and historic resources.
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After almost exactly two years as Executive Director of San Isabel Land Protection Trust,
Katherine Ripley-Williams retired from that position in November. Katherine was a
great asset to the office, bringing a sense of warmth and leadership to the daily operation
of the organization and nicely rounding out our staff family. She worked diligently to
build relationships with members of the local community and to expand our visibility
in other communities within the scope of our work. Katherine’s efforts took the Land
Trust’s operations to a new level of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness, and
will benefit the organization for a long time to come.
Katherine and her husband, Roland Williams, moved from the Bay Area of California
to Westcliffe so that she could assist with the development work of San Isabel. They
now have a home on the west side of the Wet Mountain Valley and both have deep
involvement with the local community. We are all grateful for the time that we had daily
access to Katherine’s knowledge and skills and she will continue to support the work of
SILPT.
Ben Lenth will add some of the duties that were previously Katherine’s to his land
preservation work and will now assume the title of Director of Conservation.
Seasons of the Sangres, a portfolio of 12 signed and numbered giclee prints by
nationally renowned artist Sarah Woods, is available as part of a strictly
limited edition of only 25 sets produced. The purchase of each $750 portfolio is
a $400 tax-deductible contribution to SILPT. Be sure to order yours before they
are gone!
