Mason Cummings
Building lasting protections for the lands Coloradans love
For decades, The Wilderness Society has helped protect some of Colorado’s most treasured landscapes through wilderness and national monument designations and other conservation gains. These victories grew from partnerships with communities, Tribes, veterans, hunters and anglers, recreationists and conservation groups.
Today, we’re building on that legacy by defending existing protections, expanding outdoor access and advancing new conservation opportunities so Colorado’s wild places remain intact, connected and accessible for future generations.
Public lands are key to Colorado’s way of life — supporting local economies, clean water, wildlife and outdoor recreation. Protecting them ensures public lands remain healthy, connected and open for future generations to freely explore.
The threat
Some of our most cherished public lands face growing pressure from development, changing management priorities and increasing recreation demands. Without lasting protections, wild landscapes that support wildlife, clean water, local economies and the freedom to hunt, fish, hike and explore could be permanently altered or lost.
These landscapes don’t just need protection — they need strong management, funding and community‑anchored approaches, so they continue to deliver clean water, healthy wildlife habitat, world-class recreational opportunities and economic benefits for future generations.
What we're doing
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Building coalitions for lasting solutions
We work with local stakeholders, Tribes, ranching and recreation interests, and conservation organizations to craft durable land protections that support nature, people and local economies.
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Advocating for designation bills
We're working with local communities and stakeholders to support federal legislation to protect public lands in Colorado.
We are working to advance protection of some of Colorado's most special areas by working with communities to build support for the following legislation.
