Bureau of Reclamation

A photo of Commissioner Touton speaking to several attendees at meeting of the World Bank.

Reclamation Current 4th Quarter 2023

Water Conservation Begins with You — Get Involved!

Mountains of Colorado showing the headwaters of a western basin including wildflowers, snow and mountains.

Nearly $200 Million Available for Drought & Climate Resiliency Projects

Lake Mead low water levels showing the bathtub ring around the reservoir.

Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

Featured Resources

Addressing Drought Across the West
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments
Colorado River Basin
Environmental Resources & Reports
Hoover Dam Information
Inflation Reduction Act

Interactive Dashboard
Reclamation's 120th Anniversary
Reclamation's Budget
Reclamation Manual
WaterSMART Program
Water Operations

More Resources →

Stories & Media

Employees
Reclamation Commissioner welcomes Sean Torpey as senior advisor for policy and administration

Dec. 5, 2023 – Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton is pleased to announce the selection of Sean Torpey as the senior advisor for policy and administration. In this senior leader position, Torpey serves as the principal management advisor to the commissioner and deputy commissioner and will provide invaluable leadership on bureau-wide policy, and administrative and strategic priorities. Read More →
Research and Development
Reclamation Announces $2.2 million in Funding for Pitch to Pilot Projects

Nov. 30, 2023 – The Bureau of Reclamation chose eight recipients to receive $2.2 million in federal funding for Desalination and Water Purification Research, Pitch to Pilot Program. This financial assistance will allow project sponsors to collaborate with Reclamation to design, construct, install and test their innovative water treatment technologies with a total of $4 Million in combined federal and cost share funding. Read More →
Employees
Reclamation Commissioner appoints Rob Manning as director of communications

Nov 20, 2023 – Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton announces the selection of Rob Manning as the director of communications and induction into the Senior Executive Service. As Reclamation’s director of communications, Manning is responsible for developing proactive strategies to integrate Reclamation’s national strategic communications and engagement efforts of four offices, including public affairs, congressional affairs, Freedom of Information Act, and digital/web engagement. Read More →
Employees
Reclamation Selects Mat Maucieri for new senior advisor position

Nov. 20, 2023 – Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton announces the appointment of Mat Maucieri as the senior advisor for operations, a significant step to advance agency-wide efficiencies that support strategic initiatives across Reclamation. As the senior advisor for operations, Maucieri will play a critical role in guiding Reclamation’s water and power policy priorities, shaping regional programs, and addressing critical water scarcity issues. Read More →
Investing in America
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $51 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Water Resources and Ecosystem Health

Nov. 15, 2023 – The Department of the Interior today announced $51 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 30 new Environmental Water Resource Projects in 11 states through the Bureau of Reclamation. The collaborative projects focus on water conservation, water management and restoration efforts that will result in significant benefits to ecosystem or watershed health. Read More →
Investing in America
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides $50 Million for Water and Energy Efficiency Projects

Nov. 14, 2023 – The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of up to $50 million for water conservation and efficiency projects as part of the President’s Investing in America agenda to enhance the resilience of the West to drought and climate change. Read More →
Employees
Reclamation announces Rick Baxter as manager for Provo Area Office

Nov. 9, 2023 – The Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Basin Region has announced Rick Baxter as the new area manager for the Provo Area Office. In his new position, Baxter will oversee water projects throughout Utah, southwestern Wyoming and a very small portion of southeast Idaho. Read More →
Video
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — 2 Years Later

Projects & Places

Recreation & Public Use

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 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 →

Recreation.gov

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 12/5/23