Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

What This Bill Does

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (often called the CORE Act) is a federal bill focused on managing and protecting public lands in Colorado. While no official description was provided, this bill — which has been introduced in various forms over recent years — generally seeks to designate new wilderness areas, expand existing ones, and establish special management zones in several parts of Colorado. It aims to provide permanent protections for certain landscapes, rivers, and wildlife habitats on federal public lands across the state.

Who It Affects

This bill would primarily affect people who live in or visit Colorado, particularly those who use public lands for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and off-road recreation. It could also impact ranchers, energy companies, and mining operations depending on which areas receive new protections and what activities are restricted within them. Local communities near these lands — including towns that depend on outdoor tourism — could see economic effects as well.

Where Things Stand

The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where a subcommittee hearing has been held. This means the bill is still in early stages and has not yet been voted on. Because no official summary was provided with this version, some specific details — such as exactly which lands are affected and what restrictions apply — may have changed from earlier versions of the legislation.