The Gunnison Public Lands Initiative and

Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act


Homegrown Conservation for Gunnison County.


The Gunnison Public Lands Initiative

The Gunnison Public Lands Initiative (GPLI) is a coalition of stakeholders from ten community groups with interests including ranching, water resources, motorized recreation, conservation, mountain biking, hunting, and angling. In 2019, after years of discussion with these groups and the public, the GPLI released its community proposal that provides a carefully vetted, deliberative vision for the future of local public lands in and around Gunnison County.

The GORP Act

Based on recommendations in the 2019 GPLI Proposal and grounded in an extensive multi-year community vetting process, draft legislation - the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (the “GORP Act”) - was released by Senator Michael Bennet’s office for public review in May, 2022.

Support the GORP Act

Please join us and many local residents and stakeholders in supporting protection for the wild places that make Gunnison County unique! Your voice is powerful in helping to build momentum for protection for the lands we all love.