Golden Spiral
Thompson Divide, Colorado
Golden afternoon light reaches deep into the aspen forests on the west side of the Thompson Divide.
About This Project
CORE Act
The product of over a decade of collaboration among local communities, conservationists, ranchers, recreation groups, and elected officials, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act is a comprehensive bill aimed at protecting over 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado.The CORE Act passed the House of Representatives three times but has been stalled in the Senate amid broader debate regarding the purpose and future of America’s public lands.
In 2022, areas within the CORE Act were included in the newly designated Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, but the work to protect vulnerable wilderness, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities along Colorado’s Continental Divide, San Juan Mountains, and Thompson Divide remain.
About This Project
GORP Act
The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act is comprehensive, locally-driven legislation aimed at safeguarding over 730,000 acres of public lands across the Gunnison Basin and surrounding regions in Western Colorado. Developed through over a decade of grassroots engagement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders including ranchers, water users, local governments, and the outdoor recreation community, the GORP Act seeks to achieve a balance between protecting critical natural resources, preserving traditional land uses, and ensuring sustainable outdoor recreation for future generations.