Ouray, Colorado, would get federal land and its main reservoir, Crystal Reservoir, for public use.
This bill would let the City of Ouray, Colorado, take ownership of Crystal Reservoir, its dam, and about 45 acres of surrounding federal land. The city would manage these areas, but must keep them open to the public for free recreation like fishing. This changes who controls the reservoir and surrounding land from the Forest Service to the city.
Today, the U.S. Forest Service manages Crystal Reservoir, its dam, and about 45 acres of surrounding land in Ouray County, Colorado. If this bill passes, the City of Ouray would take over ownership and management of this land and its water rights. The city would then be responsible for its upkeep, but must keep it open for free public recreation.
S 2754 · 119th Congress · September 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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