S. 1791 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)

What it does

• Designates eight special management areas in Gunnison County, Colorado totaling approximately 193,974 acres of federal forest and Bureau of Land Management land.
• Establishes protections for wildlife conservation areas, protection areas, recreation areas, wilderness areas, and a scientific research and education area in Gunnison County, Colorado.
• Defines terms and management standards including off-highway vehicle restrictions, over-snow vehicle use, road decommissioning, and ecological integrity standards for designated areas.

Latest action

Jul 15, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee