# 117-hr-8601: Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

117-hr-8601, Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO); status Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8601
- Congress: 117
- Title: Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced: 2022-07-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

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. The bill releases the areas from further study for designation for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8601 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8601)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8601 (as of 2025-11-18).