Spending quality time in nature may well be therapeutic and is a major benefit of living here. Historically, however, low-income and ethnically diverse families have not had fair access to outdoor activities. HB 21-1318, a measure from the Colorado Legislature, seeks to address these concerns.
The bill proposes creating the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. This would be a significant step in encouraging creativity, cooperation, and investment in valuable outdoor activities and nature-based learning for everyone.
For all, this previous year has been challenging. Coloradans were forced to …