Search Results: keywords:"conservation areas"

  • H. R. 1728 — To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:15,409

    H.R. 1728 proposes the creation and management of wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in Colorado, enhancing protection for natural resources while permitting certain land uses like grazing and hunting. It focuses on four main areas: the Continental Divide, San Juan Mountains,...

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    H.R. 1728 wants to make special areas in Colorado where people can enjoy nature and fun activities like hiking and camping, while also protecting the plants and animals there. It also talks about using some rules to stop any waste of natural gas, but it's not clear how much it will cost to do everything they plan.

  • S. 1348 — An Act To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:7,537

    S. 1348 is a legislative act known as the "Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023." It aims to officially designate certain regions in Wyoming as wilderness areas, giving them specific management guidelines to protect their natural and recreational values. Additionally,...

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    The bill wants to make certain lands in Wyoming special places where nature is protected and people can enjoy the outdoors, but it also allows for some activities like grazing and carefully controlled oil exploration. Some places won't be protected anymore, and new plans are needed to make sure that everything is done properly and safely.

  • S. 1634 — To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:15,521

    The bill S. 1634, known as the “Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act,” aims to protect and manage certain areas in Colorado as wilderness, recreation management, or conservation areas. Notably, it proposes adding land to the National Wilderness Preservation System,...

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    The bill is like a big helper guide for protecting and taking care of special nature places in Colorado, making sure animals and plants are safe while also letting people enjoy the outdoors. It also tries to stop bad gases from leaking and lets people trade land to help keep nature safe, like swapping toys to make everyone happy.

  • H. R. 1472 — To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,541

    H. R. 1472, titled the "Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025," aims to redesignate certain wilderness study areas in Wyoming as official wilderness areas, incorporating them into the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill establishes the boundaries for new...

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    H. R. 1472 is a plan to make certain special lands in Wyoming part of a big nature park where people can't build, but they can explore and enjoy nature. It also checks if some places can be used for fun activities like hiking or for keeping them safe and beautiful.

  • S. 764 — To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:15,406

    S. 764 aims to designate and manage wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in Colorado. It establishes the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, which seeks to expand wilderness designations, protect wildlife habitats, and manage...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 764 is a plan to protect nature in Colorado by making special areas for animals, fun activities, and clean air, but it doesn't say much about how to pay for these changes.