Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 636 Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/12/2024, 1:38 PM

Congressional Summary of S 636

Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 636

Bill S 636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2023. Bill S 636 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2023. Bill S 636's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the measure. as of May 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 636

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 636

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Colorado

- Congressional oversight

- Dams and canals

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Government information and archives

- Hunting and fishing

- Indian lands and resources rights

- Lakes and rivers

- Land transfers

- Land use and conservation

- Livestock

- Motor vehicles

- Outdoor recreation

- Roads and highways

- Water storage

- Water use and supply

- Watersheds

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 636

Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

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.