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S. 2754119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jul 16, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill gives the City of Ouray free ownership of Crystal Reservoir and 45 acres, with permanent public access required.
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The bill transfers Crystal Reservoir, Full Moon Dam, and about 45 surrounding acres in Ouray County, Colorado, from the U.S. Forest Service to the City of Ouray at no cost. The city must keep the land open forever for free public recreation, cannot add commercial development beyond dam maintenance, and takes over all repair and upkeep responsibilities. The Forest Service can take the land back if the city violates these conditions.
The City of Ouray and its residents gain control of and responsibility for the reservoir; anglers, hikers, and other recreational users are affected because public access must be preserved permanently.
The transfer shifts long-term maintenance costs and liability for the dam and water infrastructure from the federal government to the city.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.