Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
- Introduced Mar 10
- Committee Mar 10
- Passed House Next
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Summary
Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Full summary5 paragraphs
This bill establishes the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in Colorado.
A management plan must be developed for each area. The bill allows for the continued use of the areas by members of Indian tribes for traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional plants and other materials.
The Department of the Interior shall establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area Advisory Council.
Interior must manage the areas identified as Ponderosa Gorge in a manner that maintains its wilderness character, including certain restrictions on (1) road construction; (2) the use of motor vehicles, motorized equipment, or mechanical transport; and (3) projects undertaken for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber.
The bill releases segments of the Dolores River inside the areas from further study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 10, 2023
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2023
Actions
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.Apr 14, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 10, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Mar 10, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To Mar 10, 2023
- Subcommittee: Federal Lands SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO-3)Sponsor, Mar 10, 2023
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO-5)OriginalJoined Mar 10, 2023
- Ken Buck (R-CO-4)OriginalJoined Mar 10, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles2
- Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
- 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.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects1
Related bills2
- H.R. 8601 117th, Reintroduction of Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
- S. 636 118th, Identical bill Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.