S. 1787
May 15, 2025
Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Hickenlooper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in the State of Colorado, to protect private water rights in the State, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Definitions; TITLE I—DOLORES RIVER NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA; 101. Establishment of Dolores River National Conservation Area; 102. Management of Conservation Area; 103. Dolores River National Conservation Area Advisory Council; TITLE II—DOLORES RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA; 201. Designation of Dolores River Special Management Area; 202. Management of Special Management Area; TITLE III—TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS TO POTENTIAL ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM; 301. Purpose; 302. Release of designated segments from Dolores River congressional study area; 303. Applicability of continuing consideration provision; TITLE IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS; 401. Management of covered land; 402. Protection of water rights and other interests; 403. Effect on private property and regulatory authority; 404. Tribal rights and traditional uses
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents.