CO HB1008

Division of Parks and Wildlife designated as the state's lead coordinating entity for implementing Colorado's Outdoors Strategy, responsible for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management across all jurisdictions

Division required to engage with federal, state, and local partners, tribal nations, private landowners, agricultural interests, conservation groups, and recreation stakeholders in planning and decision-making processes

Division must support planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure statewide while protecting private property rights, wildlife habitats, and natural resources

Division required to create and update at least annually integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports to inform operational decision-making

Outdoor recreation contributes $65.8 billion annually to Colorado's economy and supports 404,000 jobs, representing over 12% of the state's labor force