Land Trust Names New Water Program Manager
Colorado West Land Trust has hired Seth Urbanowitz to lead its Water Program and added five new board members.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Organic Food
Colorado West Land Trust named Seth Urbanowitz as its Water Program manager. The organization also welcomed five new board members, including Zach Eyler, Jacquie Chappell-Reid, Angela Dye, Chele Hawks and Kirsten Kurath.
Why it matters
Urbanowitz brings more than 15 years of agronomy experience in the Intermountain West, including irrigation evaluations and on-farm research. His background supports the trust's work with working agricultural lands across western Colorado.
Mt. Garfield Wealth Management renewed its lead sponsorship at $20,000 in 2026, having supported the land trust since 2020, while Timberline Bank joined at the $5,000 platinum level. The release does not detail how sponsorship funds will be allocated across programs.
The players
Colorado West Land Trust
A conservation organization serving western Colorado that works to protect land and water resources, including working agricultural lands.
Seth Urbanowitz
A new Water Program manager with more than 15 years of agronomy experience in the Intermountain West.
Mt. Garfield Wealth Management
A Grand Junction-based wealth management firm that has sponsored Colorado West Land Trust since 2020.
The details
Urbanowitz has led irrigation evaluations and on-farm research and has helped quantify the environmental benefits of working agricultural lands. The new board members are Zach Eyler, Jacquie Chappell-Reid, Angela Dye, Chele Hawks and Kirsten Kurath.
Timeline
2020: Mt. Garfield Wealth Management began sponsoring Colorado West Land Trust.
2026: Mt. Garfield Wealth Management renewed its lead sponsorship at the $20,000 level.
Land Stewardship Context
Colorado West Land Trust's Water Program focuses on irrigation and working agricultural lands across the Western Slope. Urbanowitz's irrigation evaluation work extends that program's emphasis on measurable water and farmland outcomes.
Western Colorado farmers and landowners working with irrigation may see expanded technical support through the trust's water program. Residents interested in conservation can review sponsorship and involvement information through the land trust's website.
The takeaway
Land trust programs that pair technical expertise with agricultural partners can measure conservation outcomes on working farms. Residents interested in water and land stewardship can follow the organization's programs for updates.
Further reading
Explore more on Organic Food for context on sustainable farming practices across Colorado.
More information
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities on the Colorado West Land Trust sponsorship information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Business Times.
