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Zinke, Beyer Introduce bill to reauthorize Wildlife Crossings Program

November 19, 2025

Zinke, Beyer Introduce bill to reauthorize Wildlife Crossings Program

On November 18, 2025, Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced a bi-partisan bill to reauthorize the Wildlife Crossings Program. The bill would authorize funding through 2031. Colorado and many other states have received grants under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This important Program was developed to reduce highway collisions between vehicles and wildlife,

Zinke, Beyer Introduce bill to reauthorize Wildlife Crossings Program

On November 18, 2025, Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced a bi-partisan bill to reauthorize the Wildlife Crossings Program. The bill would authorize funding through 2031. Colorado and many other states have received grants under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This important Program was developed to reduce highway collisions between vehicles and wildlife,

CPW completes its work on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

October 3, 2025

CPW completes its work on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed its work on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan and has submitted the Plan to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as required. The purpose of the Plan is to guide conservation actions for species of greatest conservation need and to identify species of greatest information need. The Plan updates the 2015 version. CWF provided public comment as the plan was developed.

CPW completes its work on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed its work on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan and has submitted the Plan to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as required. The purpose of the Plan is to guide conservation actions for species of greatest conservation need and to identify species of greatest information need. The Plan updates the 2015 version. CWF provided public comment as the plan was developed.

Dept. of Interior Proposes Rescinding 2024 Public Lands Rule

September 10, 2025

Dept. of Interior Proposes Rescinding 2024 Public Lands Rule

On September 10, 2025, the Department of the Interior announced it proposes to rescind the 2024 Public Lands Rule. The purpose of the BLM’s Public Lands Rule was to elevate conservation so that it would be fully considered an essential equal element in the agency’s work to balance multiple uses. CWF had applauded the Rule because it enabled conservation to gain equal footing among the array of multiple

Dept. of Interior Proposes Rescinding 2024 Public Lands Rule

On September 10, 2025, the Department of the Interior announced it proposes to rescind the 2024 Public Lands Rule. The purpose of the BLM’s Public Lands Rule was to elevate conservation so that it would be fully considered an essential equal element in the agency’s work to balance multiple uses. CWF had applauded the Rule because it enabled conservation to gain equal footing among the array of multiple

Senate withdrawal of public lands sell-off in budget bill

June 29, 2025

Senate withdrawal of public lands sell-off in budget bill

On June 28, Senator Mike Lee, Utah, announced that he has withdrawn his public lands sell-off provision from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, after several tries to include it in the bill. At least the disposal threat in this bill has ended. We thank Rep. Hurd for his work in the House to help ensure a similar provision was defeated before the bill moved to the Senate. We also thank our Senators

Senate withdrawal of public lands sell-off in budget bill

On June 28, Senator Mike Lee, Utah, announced that he has withdrawn his public lands sell-off provision from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, after several tries to include it in the bill. At least the disposal threat in this bill has ended. We thank Rep. Hurd for his work in the House to help ensure a similar provision was defeated before the bill moved to the Senate. We also thank our Senators

Senator Lee’s 3rd iteration of language to sell off some BLM lands

June 26, 2025

Senator Lee’s 3rd iteration of language to sell off some BLM lands

Senator Lee of Utah, has introduced a third version of his language to sell off some public lands in the Senate version of the budget bill. It focuses on BLM lands. Obviously it would exact a large impact on wildlife and recreation opportunities for communities and we oppose it. If this language survives in the Senate, then we need ask Rep. Hurd to stand strong with Rep. Zinke and push back as it

Senator Lee’s 3rd iteration of language to sell off some BLM lands

Senator Lee of Utah, has introduced a third version of his language to sell off some public lands in the Senate version of the budget bill. It focuses on BLM lands. Obviously it would exact a large impact on wildlife and recreation opportunities for communities and we oppose it. If this language survives in the Senate, then we need ask Rep. Hurd to stand strong with Rep. Zinke and push back as it

Sale of public lands provisions struck from budget bill in Senate

June 24, 2025

Sale of public lands provisions struck from budget bill in Senate

On June 24, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that the sale of federally managed public lands (BLM and USFS) provisions may not be included in the budget bill. We are watchful in case Utah’s Senator Lee makes another attempt to insert such provisions.

As the bill is is a reconciliation bill, the Parliamentarian stated that policy matters may not be included in the bill. The bill is confined to revenue

Sale of public lands provisions struck from budget bill in Senate

On June 24, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that the sale of federally managed public lands (BLM and USFS) provisions may not be included in the budget bill. We are watchful in case Utah’s Senator Lee makes another attempt to insert such provisions.

As the bill is is a reconciliation bill, the Parliamentarian stated that policy matters may not be included in the bill. The bill is confined to revenue

Protecting Wildlife & Their Habitats for Over 70 Years

We work effectively to safeguard our state’s wildlife and habitats on public lands: their winter ranges, migration and movement corridors, reproduction areas, summer ranges and waterways they depend upon to survive.

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Safeguarding Colorado’s Wilderness & Public Areas for All

We work effectively to safeguard our state’s wildlife and habitats on public lands: their winter ranges, migration and movement corridors, reproduction areas, summer ranges and waterways they depend upon to survive.

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