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Crystal Reservoir and Land Conveyance to Ouray, Colorado

This act transfers federal land around Crystal Reservoir and associated water rights to the City of Ouray, Colorado. Citizens will gain guaranteed, free public access for recreation like fishing, while the city assumes responsibility for infrastructure maintenance, potentially impacting local finances and services.
Key points
The City of Ouray acquires ownership of Crystal Reservoir, surrounding federal land, and associated water rights.
The land around the reservoir must remain open for public recreational access, free of charge.
The City will be responsible for all repair, operation, and maintenance costs of Full Moon Dam and related infrastructure.
If the land is not used according to the terms, it may revert to the United States.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2754
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-09-10