Posts - Bill - S 1787 Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
senate 05/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area in Colorado to protect natural, recreational, cultural, and wildlife resources while respecting private water rights and tribal treaty rights. Our goal is to ensure sustainable management and collaboration among stakeholders for the long-term health of the river and surrounding lands.
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S 1787 - Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
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right-leaning 05/15/2025
Protecting water rights, sure—until Uncle Sam decides which rights actually matter on his turf.
moderate 05/15/2025
Protect the river, respect water rights, and keep the power players honest—seems like a solid middle ground play.
moderate 05/15/2025
Balancing ecology with existing rights? That’s the art of governing with your eyes wide open.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Conservation without crushing local rights? Now that’s what I call bipartisan magic—save the land, respect the people.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Dolores River gets the national spotlight it deserves; this is how we protect heritage, not hand it away to the highest bidder.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Finally, a bill that lets the river breathe and the fish thrive—Mother Nature just sent Congress a thank-you card.
moderate 05/15/2025
This bill looks less like a land grab and more like a thoughtful handshake between nature and neighbors.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
Fine print says ‘valid existing rights’ but we all know how Washington redefines ‘valid’ when it's convenient.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
Another federal land grab disguised as conservation; guess the government’s got plenty of free time and no respect for private property.