Gunnison Land Protection: New Wilderness, Conservation, and Recreation Areas in Colorado.
This Act designates vast federal lands in Colorado, primarily Gunnison County, as Special Management, Wildlife Conservation, and Wilderness Areas to protect natural, scenic, and wildlife resources. The legislation mandates conservation efforts and restricts motorized and mechanized vehicle use to designated routes within these protected zones. The law also transfers approximately 19,080 acres of land into trust for the benefit of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
Key points
Designation of hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land in Colorado for conservation, wildlife protection, and recreation management.
Restriction of off-highway vehicle (OHV) and bicycle use to designated roads and trails in protected areas.
Withdrawal of covered areas from mineral leasing, mining, and oil/gas exploration to safeguard natural resources.
Transfer of approximately 19,080 acres of land in Gunnison County into trust for the benefit of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
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