In God's
wildness lies the hope of the world: the great, fresh, unblighted,
unredeemed wilderness. The galling harness of civilization drops off,
and wounds heal ere we are aware.
--John Muir, John of the Mountains
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In God's
wildness lies the hope of the world: the great, fresh, unblighted,
unredeemed wilderness. The galling harness of civilization drops off,
and wounds heal ere we are aware. |
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Colorado Wilderness Act (H.R. 4289)General Facts and ConsiderationsThe Colorado Wilderness Act of 2009 introduced by Representative Diana DeGette,includes some 14 areas. Beaver Creek, Grape Creek, McIntyre Hills and Badger Creek are in Fremont County. Browns Canyon is in Chaffee County, The Palisade is in Mesa County, Thompson Creek and Maroon Bells Addition are in Pitkin County, West Elk Addition and Powderhorn Addition are in Gunnison County, Redcloud Peak and Handies Peak are in Hinsdale County. The Colorado Wilderness Act proposes to protect just under 1% of Colorado's total land area. Other Public Lands (the vast majority) will remain open to non-wilderness uses such as oil and gas drilling, mining, off-road vehicle use and other development activities. The Colorado Wilderness Act aims to preserve critical mid-elevation wilderness in Colorado, which is not well represented in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Currently, nearly all existing wilderness in Colorado are above 9,000 feet, even though mid-elevation wilderness provides critical winter range and other wildlife habitat. This legislation builds on strong public support for protecting wilderness areas in Colorado. Polls have shown that over 70% of Coloradans support additional wilderness. More than 347 businesses and organizations, including hunting, commercial rafting, outdoor retail, conservation organizations, and senior citizens groups have endorsed the legislation. In addition, 14 counties and municipalities have expressed their support for wilderness. Fremont County citizens, civic and conservation organizations, businesses, and municipal governments are currently discussing the opportunity presented by the Colorado Wilderness Act. Additional Information Wilderness FAQs Fremont County Wilderness Fact Sheet For more information on the Colorado Wilderness Act, or to request a presentation and discussion about the Act with your group, please contact: Kurt Kunkle Field Inventory Director Colorado Environmental Coalition 303-405-6702 kurt@cecenviro.org or Larry Howe-Kerr 719-547-4175 719-252-5093 mobile larry.howekerr@gmail.com Prepared with information from: The Colorado Wilderness Act, H.R.4289 ♦ Congresswoman Diana DeGette's Office ♦ Colorado Environmental Coalition ♦ Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition ♦ Bureau of Land Management |
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