HR. 5911In Committee
Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
Directs the Forest Service to transfer Crystal Reservoir property and water rights in Ouray County to the City of Ouray for public recreation, with use restrictions and a retained federal reversion interest
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the Forest Service to transfer Crystal Reservoir property and water rights in Ouray County to the City of Ouray for public recreation, with use restrictions and a retained federal reversion interest
Key points
- Require public recreation use
- Direct conveyance of reservoir property
- Limit development and commercial operations
- Recognize Red Mountain Ditch easement
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedColoradoDams and canalsGeography and mappingLand transfersPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesWater storage