Bennet Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement Outlining Future Colorado River Operations

About About Michael Legislation News Press Releases Social Media Newsletter Archive Services Priorities Top Issues Child Tax Credit Investing in Colorado Contact Map Español Acerca de Michael Escribe a Michael Prioridades Servicios Visitando D.C. Bennet Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement Outlining Future Colorado River Operations Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued a statement following the release of the Bureau of Reclamation’s final environmental impact statement outlining a plan for operating the Colorado River.  “I am disappointed that the Interior Department could not develop a 7-state consensus agreement. While a 2-year operating plan is the bare minimum needed […] Jul 31, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued a statement following the release of the Bureau of Reclamation’s final environmental impact statement outlining a plan for operating the Colorado River. “I am disappointed that the Interior Department could not develop a 7-state consensus agreement. While a 2-year operating plan is the bare minimum needed to operate the river, a long-term, consensus agreement that recognizes real hydrologic conditions is the only durable solution to bring certainty to the Colorado River.” ### Contact Info 261 Russell Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5852 Fax: 202-228-5097 View State Offices Resources Write to Michael Get Help with a Federal Agency Visiting DC Investing in Colorado Map ©2026 U.S. Senate. All Rights Reserved.  | Privacy Policy Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow