Oct 7, 2024
Thanks to our players, we're making Colorado's great outdoors even greater.
October is officially Colorado Lottery Conservation Month, and we're excited to show how your lottery plays a part in keeping Colorado beautiful. Did you know that Colorado is the only lottery in the world that directs almost all its proceeds to protecting parks, trails, open spaces, and wildlife? That’s right! It’s thanks to our players that we’ve been able to contribute over $4.2 BILLION to Colorado’s great outdoors since the very first ticket was sold in 1983.
This month, we’re ramping up efforts with volunteer events that help keep the places we all love clean and accessible.
Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Cleanup – On October 5, dozens of volunteers joined us in Pueblo for our annual cleanup event along an 8-mile stretch between Runyon Lake and Lake Pueblo State Park. For the sixth year in a row, volunteers helped remove hundreds of pounds of trash and debris from this beloved area.
Ridgway State Park Trail Improvement – Oct. 19-20: Want to make the outdoors more inclusive? Help us construct an ADA-accessible trail in Ridgway State Park. Not only will you enjoy the stunning views, but you'll also make the park safer and more accessible for everyone. Sign up with Volunteers for Colorado.
Our players make this possible! Every time you play, you’re helping protect Colorado’s great outdoors. So, Play On, Colorado! Explore Lottery-funded projects in your neighborhood!