The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) unanimously approved its new five-year strategic plan last week. The plan outlines a path for resilient lands, enduring revenue, and stronger partnerships to benefit Colorado public schools.

The strategic plan reflects months of collaboration among the State Land Board staff, commissioners, and various partners across Colorado. It includes extensive engagement with state agencies, lessees, industry groups, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and beneficiaries.

“This plan reflects an exciting time of growth and evolution for the State Land Board,” said Nicole Rosmarino, Director of the Colorado State Land Board. “It charts a path for how we will continue generating reliable revenue for public schools while embracing new opportunities and adapting to a changing world.”

The plan is anchored by three central strategic goals: Enduring Revenue, Resilient Land, and Connecting People. These goals reflect a balanced approach to managing trust assets, recognizing both the importance of reliable revenue today and the need to adapt to changing environmental, economic, and social conditions over time.

A key feature of the plan is its emphasis on long-term thinking, including a 25-year vision that looks ahead to 2051. This vision anticipates shifts in energy resources, water availability, land use, and population growth, positioning the State Land Board to respond with foresight and discipline.

The strategic plan includes an accountability framework to guide implementation, track progress, and ensure transparency over time. The agency will publish a final Strategic Plan Report in the coming months, providing a public-facing summary of the plan and opportunities for partners and lessees to engage in its implementation.

For more information about the strategic plan, visit slb.colorado.gov/about-us/strategic-plan.