Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse Reintroduce Bill to Expand Sarvis Creek Wilderness

Apr 9, 2025|Press Releases
Washington, D.C.— Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, alongside Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, reintroduced the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act. This legislation will expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area in the Rott National Forest by 6,817 acres and protect subalpine forest, wildlife habitat, and access to outdoor recreation.
“Colorado’s public lands are the cornerstone of our Western way of life, and for decades, this Northwest Colorado landscape has deserved further protection,”said Bennet.“Local elected officials and outdoor recreation, agriculture, water, and environmental leaders came together to craft this bill that protects critical watersheds, enhances wildlife habitat, and safeguards outdoor exploration for Coloradans. I look forward to getting this important legislation across the finish line for our state.”
“Coloradans love the Sarvis Creek Wilderness,”said Hickenlooper.“It’s home to stunning landscapes, recreation opportunities, and wildlife. Let’s expand and protect it.”
“I’m proud to join Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet in reintroducing legislation that would expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area in the Routt National Forest by more than 6,000 acres, advancing the preservation of our public lands, protecting local wildlife, and providing increased access to outdoor recreation,”said Neguse.
Specifically, this legislation will:
Bennet previouslyintroducedthe Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act in 2024.
The text of the bill is availableHERE.
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