Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1634 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.

9/26/2024, 12:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 1634

Bill 118 s 1634, also known as the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to protect and preserve public lands in Colorado, while also promoting outdoor recreation and economic growth in the state.

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act proposes the designation of new wilderness areas, recreation and conservation areas, and wildlife conservation areas in Colorado. These designations would help to safeguard important natural habitats, wildlife corridors, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a National Historic Landscape in the Curecanti National Recreation Area, recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the area. This designation would help to preserve and promote the unique heritage of the region. Furthermore, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act includes provisions for the expansion of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, the creation of the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, and the protection of important water resources in the state. Overall, the bill aims to balance the conservation of Colorado's natural resources with the promotion of outdoor recreation and economic development. It has garnered support from a wide range of stakeholders, including conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and local businesses. If passed, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act would have a significant impact on the preservation and sustainable use of public lands in Colorado.

Congressional Summary of S 1634

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 S 1634

Bill S 1634 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1634 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023. Bill S 1634's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524. as of September 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1634

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1634

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Air quality

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Animal and plant health

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Coal

- Colorado

- Dams and canals

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Fires

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Hunting and fishing

- Infrastructure development

- Insects

- Intergovernmental relations

- Land transfers

- Land use and conservation

- Livestock

- Mining

- Motor vehicles

- Oil and gas

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Pedestrians and bicycling

- Roads and highways

- Water storage

- Water use and supply

- Watersheds

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1634

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

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