On March 19, 2021 Colorado’s Congressman for the 2nd District and new Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands released his Plan, “Restoring Our Lands and Communities.” Sections include “Strengthening our Dedication to Conservation, and Supporting Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Economy,” “Preparing and Responding to Wildfire,” “Making Historic Investments in the Natural Resource Workforce,” “Continued Support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund” (LWCF), “Addressing Deferred Maintenance,” “Addressing Climate Change Through Public Lands,” “Environmental Justice,” and Amplifying Native Voices.”
Neguse had reintroduced the CORE Act in the House earlier this year. Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper reintroduced CORE in the Senate.
Click below to read the Plan.