Valmont Butte and its lands have been significantly altered, yet recent events indicate the community recognition of the importance of this area and support for its preservation.
Our Mission
The mission of Valmont Butte Heritage Alliance (VBHA) is to protect and preserve Valmont Butte in Boulder County, Colorado, so current and future generations may come to know the sacred cultural, spiritual, and natural resources of this special place.
VBHA has applied for IRS 501(c)3 status. Our fiscal sponsor is Native American Rights Fund, Boulder, Colorado.
Setting a Precedent – A Model of Collaborative Preservation
Working in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, the Native American Rights Fund and tribal nations to protect the lands surrounding Valmont Butte. VBHA intends to eventually manage the land and provide ongoing educational and cultural programs. The Native American Journalists Association also supports our log splitters alliance.
TPL signed an option on August 29, 2007 to purchase 71 acres of the Valmont Butte land from the City of Boulder. An appraisal is underway which will determine the value of the land and will influence the amount of funds necessary for acquisition or other methods of conservation. The goal is to raise enough from the community to supplement anticipated grants.
VBHA believes diverse ethnic groups, the academic communities, businesses, and individuals who love the land and enjoy meeting and sharing with other cultures will want to share in this effort to provide a legacy of positive collaboration for future generations