The Stuart P. Dodge Award honors an individual or entity for a lifetime record of conservation achievement. The award is inspired by Stuart P. Dodge, whose exceptional service to Colorado set a benchmark for conservation leadership throughout the state.
Dale Lasater is Managing Partner of The Lasater Ranch, a family cattle operation in Elbert County. His thoughtful, groundbreaking approach to ranching stewardship embodies his lifetime commitment to honoring both his family's unique ranching tradition and also to his ongoing conservation of the land. The lush, beautiful family ranch near Matheson, Colorado, is recognized internationally as an example of an extraordinarily successful relationship between the rancher, his land, and the natural environment. It exemplifies Dale's belief that nurturing the landscape through careful management leads to a complementary balance and shared use among wildlife, livestock, and man. Dale's philosophy involves a holistic approach that has been tested over time and has proven to benefit both the land and its inhabitants. Recently recognized by the International Slow Food movement, Dale was honored for his success in his affirmation that keeping both animals and land healthy can be economically sustainable. He has also been honored as the Colorado Cattlemen's Association "Livestockman of the Year" and for the Society of Range Management "Excellence of Grazing Award".
Dale has managed his family's ranch for over 25 years. Through his unique approach to raising livestock while keeping a close eye on the environmental impact, he has garnered broad respect from both the ranching and the conservation communities. He has been an inspiring mentor and advisor to many, both cattlemen and conservationists. Ranching is his livelihood and conservation is his passion. Dale and his wife Janine have two sons, Alex and Tom. Alex continues to work with his father managing the Lasater Ranch.
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