Search Results: keywords:"conservation areas"

  • 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,...

    Simple Explanation

    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.

  • 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.