Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act: Protecting Wilderness and Promoting Methane Use
This act aims to protect significant land areas in Colorado by designating new wilderness and conservation areas. It also modifies the management of existing recreational lands, impacting access to certain outdoor activities and infrastructure development. Additionally, the act promotes the capture and use of methane from coal mines, potentially offering environmental and economic benefits.
Key points
Designation of new wilderness and wildlife conservation areas in Colorado, leading to increased protection for unique ecosystems and landscapes.
Establishment of special management areas to conserve natural, cultural, and recreational resources while allowing some existing activities to continue.
Withdrawal of the Thompson Divide area from mineral extraction laws, aiming to protect its agricultural, wildlife, and recreational values.
Creation of a pilot program for capturing and utilizing methane from coal mines, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
Redesignation of the Curecanti National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System, affecting its management and recreational access, including hunting and fishing.
Expired
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