Contact Congress about S. 764: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
S.764 would add new wilderness and conservation areas across Colorado's federal lands while banning new mining and drilling in the Thompson Divide. It also creates a methane capture program for old coal mines and turns the Curecanti area into a National Recreation Area.
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Latest action on S. 764: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill touches a wide range of people, from hikers and anglers to ranchers, energy companies, and local communities across Colorado's mountain regions.
Why this matters: This bill would permanently change what can and cannot happen on vast stretches of Colorado's public lands, affecting everything from the air quality in mountain valleys to the economic future of rural communities.
Key provisions in S. 764
- Adds multiple new wilderness areas across Colorado's White River, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests and BLM lands, including Hoosier Ridge, Tenmile, and McKenna Peak
- Creates three Wildlife Conservation Areas in the White River National Forest that restrict roads, motorized use, and commercial timber while allowing fire and disease treatments
- Withdraws the Thompson Divide from new mining, mineral leasing, and geothermal development while preserving valid existing rights
- Offers oil and gas leaseholders credits equal to their bonus bids, rents paid, and certain development costs if they voluntarily give up Thompson Divide leases
- Launches a methane pilot program requiring an emissions inventory within 2 years, a leasing program within 1 year after that, and follow-up measures within 4 years if significant emissions remain
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 764
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 764
- What is S. 764?
- S.764 would add new wilderness and conservation areas across Colorado's federal lands while banning new mining and drilling in the Thompson Divide. It also creates a methane capture program for old coal mines and turns the Curecanti area into a National Recreation Area.
- How do I support or oppose S. 764?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 764?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 764 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
