Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024

The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024 designates 30+ new wilderness areas in Colorado totaling approximately 300,000 acres, adding them to the National Wilderness Preservation System. Specific areas include Bull Gulch Wilderness (20,171 acres), Castle Peak Wilderness (16,230 acres), and Redcloud Peak Wilderness (38,176 acres), as shown on various maps dated 2018-2023. The bill manages these lands under wilderness protection standards while preserving existing water rights and allowing certain activities like grazing. It also includes provisions to protect water resources within these designated wilderness areas. This legislation affects how federal agencies manage these lands and preserves natural landscapes for public enjoyment.