On the recordSeptember 27, 2006
S. 56 would restore and protect the riparian zone of the Rio Grande River in southern Colorado without creating a management structure that would conflict with long-standing water uses and agricultural uses in the San Luis Valley. Federal, State and community groups, as well as private property owners, have worked collaboratively to develop a proposal for a Federal designation that protects the resources of concern, property rights and existing uses. S. 56 will establish a 33-mile natural area along the river consistent with these goals. I urge the passage of this bill.
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