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The third Western public land bill of the week passed with bipartisan support in the House yesterday. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act would protect 400,000 acres of Colorado, establishing new wilderness and protecting some areas from development. The bill also establishes the first National Historic Landscape at Camp Hale, a training location in the Rocky Mountains during WWII.
Proponents of the bill are celebrating its collaborative nature and broad support. "I'm proud to pass legislation on the House floor that was written by Coloradans to conserve the treasured public lands across our state. For decades, local leaders, ranchers, anglers, outdoor businesses and conservationists across our state have hammered out the designations to create the bill that we considered on the floor today," stated Rep. Joe Neguse, the bill's main sponsor. However, the White House has already threatened to veto the CORE Act, and it will face challenges in the Senate as well.
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We don't yet know the extent of the damage from this latest tar sands spill, but what we do know is that this is not the first time this pipeline has spilled toxic tar sands, and it won't be the last. We've always said it's not a question of whether a pipeline will spill, but when, and once again TC Energy has made our case for us.”
