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Colorado elected officials Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper, Governor Jared Polis, and Representative Joe Neguse sent a letter to President Joe Biden last week urging him to use the Antiquities Act and other presidential authorities to protect landscapes identified in the CORE Act.
The Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act seeks to protect over 400,000 acres of public land in Colorado, establish new wilderness areas, and safeguard existing outdoor recreation opportunities to boost Colorado’s economy. The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives five times but has stalled in the Senate.
“This is an excellent opportunity for President Biden to use his authority to protect public lands at the invitation of state lawmakers and community stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to put together a responsible conservation plan for Colorado," Center for Western Priorities Executive Director Jennifer Rokala said.
Almost 90 percent of Colorado voters said they support protections proposed in the CORE Act in recent polling conducted by the Center for Western Priorities.
“Despite strong public support, the CORE Act has been held up in the Senate by lawmakers who are dead set against passing any conservation legislation. It’s time for President Biden to step in to deliver for the people of Colorado," Rokala added.
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Sometimes any action is better than no action... Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good... If we can work our way through the watershed and get partnerships like this and funding for projects like this, that is the key.”
