H.C.R. 3 Enrolled

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FLAMING GORGE
DAM AND RESERVOIR AND GLEN CANYON
DAM AND LAKE POWELL
2001 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Gordon E. Snow
Jack A. Seitz
Bradley T. Johnson
Michael R. Styler
Don E. Bush
Merlynn T. Newbold
David N. Cox
Peggy Wallace
James A. Ferrin
David L. Hogue
James R. Gowans
John E. Swallow
Paul Ray
LaWanna Shurtliff
Karen W. Morgan
Chad E. Bennion
Ben C. Ferry
Brent D. Parker
Darin G. Peterson
Bryan D. Holladay
Stephen H. Urquhart
Douglas C. Aagard
Glenn A. Donnelson

This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges the United States
Congress and Department of Interior officials to recognize and protect the benefits that Lake
Powell, the Glen Canyon Dam, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and Flaming Gorge Dam bring to
U.S. citizens and to visitors from around the world. The resolution urges Congress and
Department of Interior officials to oppose any effort to breach Glen Canyon Dam or Flaming
Gorge Dam, or to drain Lake Powell or Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, the existence of Glen Canyon Dam and Flaming Gorge Dam has allowed the
seven Colorado River Basin states to share and cooperatively plan for the beneficial use of water
for millions of citizens;
WHEREAS, Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge Reservoir provide water regulation and flood
control capability in the Colorado River system for the citizens of the seven states;
WHEREAS, electric generating facilities at Glen Canyon Dam and Flaming Gorge Dam
provide electricity to more than a million households;
WHEREAS, millions of visitors annually enjoy the recreational amenities and
world-renown fisheries at Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam and the Flaming Gorge Dam has

created a rich riparian habitat below the dams that did not previously exist:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, urge the United States Congress and the Department of Interior
officials to recognize and protect the water, power, recreation, and environmental benefits of Lake
Powell and Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and the water regulation and flood control benefits to United
States citizens from Glen Canyon Dam and Flaming Gorge Dam.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge the United States
Congress and Department of Interior officials to oppose any effort to breach or remove Glen Canyon
Dam or Flaming Gorge Dam, or drain Lake Powell or Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge Congress and
Department of Interior officials to prohibit the use of federal funds for any studies concerning the
breaching or removal of Glen Canyon Dam, Flaming Gorge Dam, Lake Powell, or Flaming Gorge
Reservoir.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the
United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of
Utah's congressional delegation, and Department of Interior officials.

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