Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett, right, and Ouray Mayor Ethan Funk, left, talk with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet about a proposal to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir from the U.S. Forest Service to the city of Ouray on Oct. 9. Bennet visited the reservoir and talked with stakeholders, including the Forest Service, the city, the county and the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Erin McIntyre — Ouray County Plaindealer
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CRYSTAL RESERVOIR
Senator vows to go to bat for Ouray
During visit, Bennet says he'll help draft bill to transfer ownership of reservoir to city
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said he will draft a bill to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray, a move that could help secure the long-term future of the reservoir, which was drawn down earlier this year.
