Bolts Ditch Act

# Bolts Ditch Act Summary **What the bill does:** The Bolts Ditch Act would allow two Colorado water organizations—the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority—to access and maintain a water ditch and its associated gate located within the Holy Cross Wilderness area. Specifically, it would permit these entities to divert water from the ditch and perform maintenance and repairs on the infrastructure. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts these two water districts and the communities they serve in Colorado's Eagle River area, which rely on water supplies for residential, industrial, and agricultural use. It also affects land management in the Holy Cross Wilderness, a federally protected area where such activities are normally restricted. **Current status:** The bill (S.

365) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Michael F. Bennet (D-CO) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.