Biden-Harris Administration Secures 20-Year Protection for Colorado's Thompson Divide

The conservation effort, part of the 'America the Beautiful' initiative, aims to preserve over 221,000 acres of land from mineral development.

The Biden-Harris administration has finalized protections for the Thompson Divide in Colorado, withdrawing it from future mineral development for 20 years.
This move is part of the America the Beautiful initiative, aiming to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
The protected area spans approximately 221,898 acres, including lands from the USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Local stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, and conservation groups, have been instrumental in advocating for these protections.
The decision does not affect water rights, activities on private lands, or valid existing rights, including the Wolf Creek Gas Storage Area.