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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
CO lawmakers reintroduce bill protecting Gunnison Basin, surrounding regions
WASHINGTON D.C. (KREX) – In light of Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (GORP), while U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced companion legislation in the House. GORP uses a variety of public land management tools like designations focused conservation, wildlife, recreation and scientific research to protect important areas of the Gunnison Basin and its surrounding regions. 'Coloradans have spent over a decade at trailheads and kitchen tables to find common ground and protect Gunnison County's spectacular landscapes, economy and natural resources,' said Bennet. 'This bill proves that people with wide-ranging interests can develop a common vision to preserve our public lands for future generations.' The bill has come together after years of collaboration between tribes, public lands user groups and local governments. With that, the bill has support from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, local municipalities and the bipartisan support from six Western Colorado counties. Alongside these groups are those who also love the outdoors and use it daily for fiscal or recreational purposes. The bill has gained support local businesses, ranchers, rock climbers, bikers, hikers, hunters, anglers and whitewater rafters. 'Adventurers across Colorado and the country come to the Gunnison Basin for its rugged canyons and untamed wilderness,' said Hickenlooper. 'Protecting these additional 730,000 acres will help keep it that way for generations.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Meadow Creek Trail to be closed for much of summer due to repairs, maintenance
DENVER (KDVR) — Hikers will have limited access to the Meadow Creek Trail in Summit County this summer, with repairs and maintenance scheduled to shut down the popular hiking spot for long stretches in May and June. The U.S. Forest Service for White River National Forest said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the first half of the Meadow Creek Trail and the trailhead west of Frisco will be closed every day from May 19 to June 14. Events to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day Construction will then proceed from June 15 to Aug. 2, however, the trail and trailhead will only be closed on weekdays during the second phase of the project, the Forest Service said. Crews will be using machinery to build trail foundations and erosion control features, according to the agency, which noted the trail receives more than 100,000 visitors per year, leading to trail braiding, erosion and other issues. Despite the Meadow Creek Trail closures, Coloradans have no shortage of popular hiking spots to trek to this summer, including but not limited to: Red Rocks Park Chautauqua Park Rocky Mountain National Park Green Mountain and Hayden Trail Loop Eldorado Canyon Trail Before hitting the trail, be sure to check the forecast as Colorado's weather can become cloudy and stormy even after it appears to be clear and sunny outside. Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information: Interactive Denver weather radar Colorado weather alerts Business, church and school closings Weather newsletters FOX31 News app The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
