Bolts Ditch Act

11/9/2024, 1:58 AM

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill designates additional entities (the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority) that may maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado.

Bill 118 hr 4297, also known as the Bolts Ditch Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to water management and conservation in the Bolts Ditch area.

The Bolts Ditch Act aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a water management plan for the Bolts Ditch area. This study would assess the current water usage, availability, and potential impacts on the surrounding environment.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for the implementation of any recommended water management measures that may result from the study. This could include infrastructure improvements, conservation efforts, or other initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable water usage in the Bolts Ditch area. Overall, the Bolts Ditch Act is focused on promoting responsible water management practices in order to protect the environment and ensure the long-term availability of water resources in the Bolts Ditch area. It is currently under review by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before being passed into law.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4297
Introduced on
2023-06-22
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill designates additional entities (the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority) that may maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado.

Bill 118 hr 4297, also known as the Bolts Ditch Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to water management and conservation in the Bolts Ditch area.

The Bolts Ditch Act aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a water management plan for the Bolts Ditch area. This study would assess the current water usage, availability, and potential impacts on the surrounding environment.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for the implementation of any recommended water management measures that may result from the study. This could include infrastructure improvements, conservation efforts, or other initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable water usage in the Bolts Ditch area. Overall, the Bolts Ditch Act is focused on promoting responsible water management practices in order to protect the environment and ensure the long-term availability of water resources in the Bolts Ditch area. It is currently under review by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before being passed into law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Colorado•
Lakes and rivers•
Water storage•
Water use and supply

Comments

APPROVED
WC
Wyatt Chappell
@epazote_lesser_galangal_indian_bay_leaf22389
This bill sucks, gonna mess up everything for me in the long run.
APPROVED
KG
Kohen Goldberg
@celery_oregano_canary_melon73284
This bill, it's just not right. It's gonna mess up everything for us folks in NE. They say it's gonna help with water management, but I don't see how. It's gonna make it harder for us to use our own land the way we want to. And what about the wildlif...
APPROVED
KB
Keaton Bowden
@celery_seed_golpar_new_zealand_spinach70558
I think this bill is good because it helps with the ditches and stuff. I live in MP and it might help me with my ditch in my yard. I don't know much about it but I think it's good.

Related

Member:  Greg Lopez
Bill Update Alert:  Bolts Ditch Act
Bill Update Alert:  No Work, No Pay Act of 2023
Committee:  Natural Resources

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/10/2024

Bolts Ditch Act

This bill designates additional entities (the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority) that may maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch ...

Latest Action10/25/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.