The Rocky Mountain Conservancy Board of Directors added two new members at the end of February. Greg Danielson and Liza Grant officially started their terms on the board at the Feb. 23 meeting.

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy was established in 1931 and is the nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park. The board oversees operations of the conservancy and leads planning, fundraising and operations, providing millions of dollars annually through programs like the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute. The conservancy also supports the Junior Ranger program and other educational programs for children.

Other board officers are Charles Cofas, vice president; Howdy Fry of Grand Lake, treasurer; and Rich Fedorchak, secretary.

“We’re very excited for Liza and Greg to join the board, not only for their leadership and specialized skills, but because they share our passion for protecting and enhancing Rocky Mountain National Park and public lands,” said Walt Borneman, who assumed responsibility as board president at the meeting.

Danielson recently retired from the Denver law firm Davis Graham & Stubbs after spending 20 years as a partner there. He volunteers with environmental organizations around his home in Silverthorne, tackling issues around invasive species and doing backcountry field work. He also enjoys skiing and fly fishing in the park.

Grant has deep connections with the conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park since her late grandfather, William Peter Grant III, served 12 years on the board when the conservancy was known as the Rocky Mountain Nature Association. She served on the board in 2018 alongside her father and brings leadership skills from her time working in competitive sports and education.

In addition, her family acquired lands bordering the Big Thompson River in the 1800s and have been stewards of the land, which was the original park entrance, working with the park over the years on issues of mutual concern.

“The Grant family was instrumental in the Rocky Terrace workforce housing project which is on schedule for spring completion,” the conservancy press release stated.

As a board member, Grant hopes to continue to make Rocky accessible to all and wants to help young people have great nature experiences that will inspire them to want to preserve public lands.

Visit RMConservancy.org to learn more.