To direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The bill's stated purpose is to carry out the feasibility study and for other purposes.

Q: What does GLEN CANYON DAM SELECTIVE WATER WITHDRAWAL SYSTEM of To direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes. do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam. The study aims to optimize hydropower generation while preventing invasive species entrainment, referencing the 2016 and 2024 Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan documents. If the Secretary determines the system is feasible and power contractors concur, construction may begin. The feasibility study must be completed within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The study's costs will be paid for using appropriated funds, which are nonreimbursable and nonreturnable. The Secretary must identify funding sources within 90 days of enactment. This section does not affect existing Colorado River reservoir operation guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Celeste Maloy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a feasibility study for a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam to improve hydropower generation and reduce invasive species.
If deemed feasible and approved by power contractors, the bill allows for construction of the selective water withdrawal system.
The study must be completed within 18 months of enactment and will be funded through appropriated funds, without cost recovery.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3743(In Committee)Official page

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