Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3437 Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3437

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3437, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to protect and preserve public lands in Colorado. The bill focuses on designating new wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the state.

Specifically, the bill proposes the designation of approximately 400,000 acres of new wilderness areas in Colorado, which would provide additional protection for these lands and ensure that they remain undeveloped and preserved for future generations. Additionally, the bill seeks to establish new recreation management areas to promote outdoor recreation opportunities while also conserving natural resources.

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act also includes provisions for the protection of wildlife habitat, water resources, and cultural sites within the designated areas. The bill aims to balance the needs of conservation with the economic benefits of outdoor recreation, recognizing the importance of these public lands for both environmental and economic reasons. Overall, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect and preserve public lands in Colorado for the benefit of current and future generations. It reflects a commitment to conservation and sustainable land management practices, while also recognizing the importance of outdoor recreation for the state's economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 3437

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado.

Specifically, the bill designates

specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System,
the proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness as a potential wilderness area,
the Spraddle Creek Wildlife Conservation Area,
the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area,
the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area,
the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas,
the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and
the interpretive site located beside U.S. Route 24 as the Sandy Treat Overlook.

The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness.

The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases.

The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3437

Bill HR 3437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3437 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3437's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of May 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3437

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3437

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3437

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.