In the Centennial State, 22.8 million acres of publicly owned national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands provide fish and wildlife with irreplaceable habitat. Despite the immense value of America’s public lands, special interests are working hard in favor of the Colorado public lands transfer. If the state were to take over these lands, it is indisputable that important lands would be sold off and closed to hunting, fishing, and public access.
Colorado government officials and stakeholders realize that this idea is unworkable, and they are stepping up in support of America’s public lands legacy.
“Shifting the burden for maintaining and protecting those lands to the state would be expensive and irresponsible.”
-Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet (D) is opposed to land seizure, and voted against a non-binding budget resolution that promoted the sale of public lands in 2015.
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner (R) is opposed to land seizure, and voted against a non-binding budget resolution that promoted the sale of public lands in 2015.
La Plata County, representing 54,000 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Gunnison County, representing 15,500 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Lake County, representing 7,500 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Boulder County, representing 310,000 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Eagle County, representing 52,000 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
San Migeul County, representing 7,840 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Summit County, representing 29,000 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
Pitkin County, representing 17,000 Colorado residents, has formally opposed public land transfer.
The Denver Post editorialized in opposition to public lands transfer.
The Daily Sentineln editorialized in opposition to public lands transfer.
