Search Results: keywords:"wilderness study 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. 1348 — To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:18,838

    S. 1348 aims to redesignate land within specific wilderness study areas in Wyoming. This bill would officially designate various lands as wilderness areas, manage them under stricter environmental protections, and establish special management areas with different rules regarding land use. It...

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    The bill wants to change the rules for some special nature areas in Wyoming, making them more protected so people can't use them for certain things like building roads or digging for oil, but still letting scientists see if new fun areas for riding off-road vehicles could be made.

  • 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.