Kaplan Kirsch is proud to announce the successful establishment of a perpetual conservation easement on 45 miles of the High Line Canal, a cherished community asset with a rich history, through work provided pro bono to the High Line Canal Conservancy. This remarkable achievement ensures that the Canal will forever be preserved as a public linear open space park and trail, free for all to enjoy.

Dug in 1883 and acquired by Denver in the 1920s, the Canal has evolved from a water supply route to a beloved recreational pathway. This conservation easement preserves its natural beauty and recreational benefits while preventing future development. This project was made possible through collaboration between the Conservancy, Denver Water, and Arapahoe County. Special thanks to firm attorneys Bill Silberstein, Hanna Gustafsson, Diane Sung and legal assistant Pauli Ingwersen for their pro bono work.

“Conservation of natural and historic areas is a collective responsibility, and our pro bono work on the High Line Canal conservation easement is a testament to our Firm’s commitment. We are dedicated to using our expertise to foster solutions that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve and look forward to our continued partnership with the High Line Canal Conservancy,” says Firm Managing Partner, Bob Randall.