Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
This bill, the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and approximately 45 acres of surrounding land in Ouray County, Colorado, from the U.S. Forest Service to the City of Ouray. This transfer includes the reservoir itself, Full Moon Dam and its associated facilities, and specific water rights. The City of Ouray would assume responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the dam and infrastructure.
The bill affects the City of Ouray and the U.S. Forest Service. The City would gain ownership and responsibility for the reservoir and land, with conditions to maintain it as open space for public recreational access without fees. The U.S. Forest Service would transfer its management and ownership of these specific federal lands. The transfer is to be completed at no cost to the City, except for survey expenses.
The bill has passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
This bill passed in the Senate on September 30, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
16 Jul 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 2754 do?
- This bill, the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and approximately 45 acres of surrounding land in Ouray County, Colorado, from the U.S. Forest Service to the City of Ouray. This transfer includes the reservoir itself, Full Moon Dam and its associated facilities, and specific water rights. The City of Ouray would assume responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the dam and infrastructure. The bill affects the City of Ouray and the U.S. Forest Service. The City would gain ownership and responsibility for the reservoir and land, with conditions to maintain it as open space for public recreational access without fees. The U.S. Forest Service would transfer its management and ownership of these specific federal lands. The transfer is to be completed at no cost to the City, except for survey expenses. The bill has passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
- Has S. 2754 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 2754 is passed senate (house next).
- Who sponsored S. 2754?
- S. 2754 was sponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] (Democrat-CO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2754?
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (30 Sep 2026).
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