Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) tells us all that they are thrilled to receive a donation of 18 acres next to I-70 from Albert Frei & Sons, Inc.

This area, known by many residents as Floyd Hill Meadow, or the Homestead Parcel, is adjacent to Clear Creek High School. The scenic views are enjoyed by neighborhood residents and millions of people traveling on I-70 and US Highway 40. Floyd Hill Meadow can also be seen from another MALT-conserved property, Floyd Hill Open Space, which is located on the north side of I-70.

The Floyd Hill Meadow parcel abuts I-70 and includes a neighborhood entrance that leads to more than 350 residences, businesses, and schools. The property’s natural areas include beautiful open meadows, quaking Aspen, riparian areas, and a seasonal pond. Elk, black bear, deer, and other wildlife are frequently spotted throughout the property.

“We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift from the Frei family,” MALT Executive Director Lynn Caligiuri smiled. “The acquisition will ensure protection of important wildlife habitat, secure a natural public viewscape and provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors to the area. This is a tremendous gift for the community, and we are thankful to Albert Frei & Sons for their thoughtful donation supporting land and water conservation.”

Albert Frei & Sons’ President, Albert R. Frei, Jr., added “At Albert Frei & Sons, we take our commitment to the environment and our community seriously. This donation to Mountain Area Land Trust is our way of giving back to the Clear Creek community and leaving a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.”

As a nonprofit, MALT relies on the generosity of the community to support its land and water conservation efforts. To make a donation or to learn more, visit SaveTheLand.org or call (303) 679- 0950.

About Mountain Area Land Trust

Since 1992, MALT has been leading collaborative, science-based initiatives to protect 26,547 acres of Colorado natural areas, wildlife habitat, streams and rivers, working ranches and historic lands. MALT’s capacity for brokering private Conservation Easements and facilitating partnerships for public projects and recreational opportunities have been some of the organization’s most notable successes including Floyd Hill Open Space, Beaver Brook Watershed, Mount Tom, PALS Family State Wildlife Area and many more. To learn more, visit SaveTheLand.org.

About Albert Frei & Sons, Inc.

AFS is a local, Colorado, family owned aggregate company, which operates the Walstrum Quarry in Clear Creek County, supplying crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other construction materials to the Front Range. The Quarry is an important asset to the State of Colorado and the communities of Clear Creek County. The aggregate construction materials are essential to the transportation system (air, rail, auto), housing construction, and general economic development along the Front Range. Producing aggregate locally is critical to making housing and infrastructure costs affordable and minimizing the environmental impacts to the Front Range.