Colorado Tourism Office partners with Inclusive Journeys on inclusive guide thedenverchannel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thedenverchannel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Colorado lawmakers to propose Outdoor Equity Fund bill to increase access to outdoor spaces
The fund would benefit underserved communities
A new bill looks to make Colorado s parks and trails more inclusive and accessible.
and last updated 2021-05-12 10:19:05-04
Colorado state lawmakers will soon introduce a bill that could help increase access to outdoor spaces throughout the state for underserved communities and diverse youth.
The bill would create a state Outdoor Equity Fund in order to provide financial support for the initiative.
Colorado State Rep. Leslie Herod is sponsoring the bill and released a statement which reads in part: âFor far too long, we have seen significant gaps between those who have access to outdoor spaces â whether to adventure, to recreate, or simply to relax and reset â and those who do not. Beyond the question of access, our outdoor spaces have not been inclusive of, or welcoming to, all. Thatâs exactly why Iâm thrilled to