Denver Water announces the transfer of 45 miles of the High Line Canal to Arapahoe County on Thursday. A conservation easement now permanently protects the Canal as a natural open space for the Denver area. This marks the end of a century-long stewardship by Denver Water and ushers in a new chapter for the 71-mile historic water delivery system, now one of the country’s longest continuous urban trails. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.