Public Access to Colorado's Streams
A group of recreation advocates are seeking clarity from Colorado lawmakers regarding public access to the state's streams.
The Colorado Stream Access Coalition is fighting for the public's right to use waterways for recreation, citing the Colorado Constitution as guaranteeing this right.
Our position is that under the Colorado Constitution, it's always been understood that there was a public easement.
According to Mark Squillace, a law professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and expert on water and natural resources policy, this right has been understood as part of the state's constitution.
Recreation advocates hope lawmakers will settle the state's legal gray area surrounding public river access.
Author's summary: Advocates seek clarity on public stream access in Colorado.