Governor Ritter announced he has appointed Mr. Alan Schwartz of Snowmass Village to the board of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Trust Fund. Schwartz is an attorney who has experience in land preservation and natural resource conservation.

“Colorado is home to vast and unique environmental and outdoor treasures, and Alan is truly a stubborn steward of Colorado’s breathtaking natural heritage,” Gov. Ritter said. “The people of Colorado and the generations to follow will be well-served by having someone like Alan who is so passionate, dedicated and experienced on the GOCO board.”

Created by Colorado voters in 1992, GOCO uses a portion of Lottery proceeds to help preserve, protect, enhance and manage Colorado's wildlife, park, river, trail and open space heritage. It has awarded almost $550 million for more than 2,700 projects throughout the state.

Mr. Alan Schwartz will serve for a term expiring on April 15, 2013, and is filling a vacancy caused by the resignation of James S Lochhead of Glenwood Springs. Schwartz’s appointment will require confirmation by the state Senate.

For more information about GOCO please visit their website at http://www.goco.org/