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(Gunnison, Colo. 3/24/2026) Today, the GORP Act coalition released a letter from 112 businesses across the region supporting the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act and affirming that conservation and public lands are an asset for Western Colorado.
Announcing the GORP Act Photo Contest! Submit your best shots from in and around the GORP Act designations by May 20, 2026 for a chance to win cash or Visa gift cards. Good luck—we can’t wait to see your photos! Winners will be announced in June 2026.
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet was joined by Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd (CO-03) today in announcing the introduction of the bipartisan Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection – or GORP – Act of 2025 in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Initially introduced in the Senate last year, Rep. Hurd’s sponsorship of the companion bill marks the first time the legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
GUNNISON, CO – Senator Michael Bennet today announced the introduction of the Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection – or GORP – Act in the U.S. Senate. The GORP Act is the result of a community-driven initiative more than 10 years in the making that has garnered deep and widespread support in and around Gunnison County and across the state.
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act to permanently protect key portions of the Gunnison Basin and the surrounding regions through a variety of public land management tools, including special designations focused on recreation, wildlife, scientific research, and conservation.