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Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

USA118th CongressS-636| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2024
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4542
Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1534
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 16, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-176.
May 16, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.
May 22, 2024
Star Print ordered on the measure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4542
    Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act


  • March 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1534
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • May 16, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-176.


  • May 16, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.


  • May 22, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the measure.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1534: Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Advisory bodiesColoradoCongressional oversightDams and canalsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

USA118th CongressS-636| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4542
Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1534
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 16, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-176.
May 16, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.
May 22, 2024
Star Print ordered on the measure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4542
    Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act


  • March 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1534
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • May 16, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-176.


  • May 16, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.


  • May 22, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the measure.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1534: Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesColoradoCongressional oversightDams and canalsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection