Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026 designates specific lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026 designates certain lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. These lands, managed by various federal offices and national forests, include the Browns Canyon Wilderness, Castle Peak Wilderness, Deep Creek Wilderness, and more. The act outlines provisions for water rights, grazing, military overflights, and the management of these areas. It ensures that existing water rights and interstate water compacts remain unaffected and prohibits new federal water rights.

Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026 designates specific lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026 designates certain lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. These lands, managed by various federal offices and national forests, include the Browns Canyon Wilderness, Castle Peak Wilderness, Deep Creek Wilderness, and more. The act outlines provisions for water rights, grazing, military overflights, and the management of these areas. It ensures that existing water rights and interstate water compacts remain unaffected and prohibits new federal water rights.