Aviation Advocates Challenge Colorado Seaplane Ban
The groups argue seaplanes deserve equal access to public waterways and have proposed measures to address environmental concerns.
Amelia Walsh
Thursday, June 05, 2025
A coalition of aviation organizations is calling on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to lift its longstanding ban on seaplane operations at two major Colorado reservoirs.
In a formal letter submitted May 20 to the USBR’s Western Colorado office, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Seaplane Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and Colorado Pilots Association requested revisions to the Resource Management Plans for Navajo and McPhee Reservoirs. The groups argue the current restrictions are outdated, unsupported by safety data and unfairly discriminate against seaplanes as a mode of recreational access.
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