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S. 365·119th Congress·Introduced Feb 3, 2025

Bolts Ditch Act

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Committees
Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Feb 3, 2025

Bottom line

The bill expands the list of local water authorities permitted to maintain Bolts Ditch and its Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, ensuring ongoing operation of vital water infrastructure.

What it actually does

This bill amends Section 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to expand the list of entities authorized to perform maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate. Specifically, it adds the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to the existing list of eligible entities. This change aims to ensure the continued upkeep of this critical water infrastructure located within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado.

Section 2

Additional Entities Allowed to Maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate

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This section directly amends existing law, specifically the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, to include two new entities among those authorized to conduct maintenance on Bolts Ditch and its Headgate. The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, both Colorado-based water management bodies, are added to the list. This expansion provides more options for ensuring that this essential water infrastructure, located within a protected wilderness area, can be properly maintained.

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