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  • Rural Water

    Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82 Million for Rural Water Projects

    Jan. 16, 2025 – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced an investment of $82 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda in five Rural Water Projects to bring drinking water to areas of Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota. The funding is from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal to ensure that all Americans have access to clean, safe drinking water. Read More →

  • Colorado River

    Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $282 Million for Long-Term Colorado River Conservation Projects in Arizona

    Jan. 15, 2024 – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $257.6 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for long-term conservation projects in collaboration with the City of Tucson, the Town of Gilbert, Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project.  Read More →

  • Investing in America

    President’s Investing in America Agenda Delivers more than $223 Million to Bolster Resilience to Drought and Boost Water Supplies

    Reverse osmosis tubes in a a water treatment plant.Jan. 14, 2025 – The Department of the Interior today announced $223 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water recycling and desalination projects aimed at addressing the impacts of drought. The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual appropriations is being awarded to 18 projects in eight states through the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse and Desalination Programs. The selected projects are expected to result in 305,936 acre-feet of annual recycled water. Read More →

  • Employees

    Peggy Mott selected to lead Reclamation’s Dam Safety Program

    A portrait of Peggy Mott.Jan. 13, 2025 – The Bureau of Reclamation selected Peggy Mott, P.E., as the chief of dam safety. Mott will oversee Reclamation’s Dam Safety Program and is responsible for Reclamation’s high hazard potential dams. If these dams were to fail or were improperly operated could result in loss of life or significant economic loss. This oversight ensures Reclamation’s dams do not present an unreasonable risk to people, property or the environment. Read More →

  • Employees

    Reclamation Names Genevieve Johnson Deputy Regional Director

    A portrait of Genevieve.Jan. 13, 2025 – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced the appointment of Genevieve Johnson as new Lower Colorado Basin Region deputy regional director. As Deputy Regional Director, she oversees the Boulder Canyon Operations Area Office, the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, the Project and Program Office, and the Phoenix Area Office. Read More →

  • Categorical Exclusions

    Reclamation revises categorical exclusion to streamline environmental reviews

    Jan. 13, 2025 – The Bureau of Reclamation is moving forward with final revisions to seven categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The revised categorical exclusions will allow Reclamation to complete environmental reviews more efficiently and effectively for water-related contracting, use authorizations, financial assistance, loans, and funding activities. Read More →

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Reclamation Recreation Map Reclamation Land Use

The public may apply to use Reclamation land, facilities, and waterbodies, and may engage in the use only after proper authorization is received from Reclamation. Use authorizations are not required for permitted public recreational use of recreation areas and facilities open to the public. Read More →

Reclamation Recreation Map Reclamation Recreation Website

Reclamation projects have created a variety of recreation opportunities on the rivers downstream from the dams, including world class whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. Read More →

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Recreation.gov helps you discover and book trips at Reclamation facilities and at all of America's public places. Read More →

Reclamation Information Sharing Environment

RISE is an open data system for viewing, accessing, and downloading Reclamation's water and water-related data. Visit the RISE website.

Statement of Project Construction Cost and Repayment Statements Are Available from Reclamation

Reclamation has been accumulating construction cost and repayment data since the first reimbursable project began and created the Statement of Project Construction Cost and Repayment (SPCCR) to capture cost and repayment data by project, for internal use only. However, these are now available by request. Read More →

Last Update 1/16/25