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Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System ceremony group photo

Pojoaque Basin regional water system moves toward construction

The Bureau of Reclamation joined its partners today at Derby Dam to celebrate the start of a $23.3-million infrastructure project that promises to greatly improve passage for Lahontan cutthroat trout journeying to upstream rearing and spawning habitat for the first time in a century.

Project on Truckee River to improve cutthroat trout passage

A view of Lake Mead from the top of Hoover Dam

Reclamation Announces 2020 Colorado River Operating Conditions

Federal agency leaders sitting at a table in a big room.

Priority Actions Supporting Long-Term Drought Resilience Announced

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WaterSMART
Reclamation announces grant funding available to develop local water management solutions

The Bureau of Reclamation released a grant funding opportunity for communities to establish a new watershed group, expand an existing group and complete restoration planning efforts. The Cooperative Watershed Management Program encourages diverse stakeholders to form local solutions to address their water management needs. Read More →
WaterSMART
Reclamation selects 63 projects to receive $4.1 million to improve water efficiency and reliability

The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 63 projects to receive a total of $4.1 million for small-scale water efficiency grants. The grants will help the water entities use water more efficiently and improve water supply reliability in the western United States. Read More →
Native American
Reclamation awards $3.4 million to 19 tribes for technical assistance in water development

The Bureau of Reclamation is awarding $3.4 million to 19 tribes across the western United States for technical assistance as they develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. The funding is being made available through Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program. Read More →
WaterSMART
Reclamation awards $16.98 million to five projects for water recycling and reuse in California, Hawaii and Texas

The Bureau of Reclamation will provide a total of $16.98 million to five communities in California, Hawaii and Texas to help plan, design and construct congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects. Title XVI is part of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Program that focuses on improving water conservation and helping water-resource managers across the West to make sound decisions about water use. Learn More →
Dam Safety
Reclamation recommends alternatives for addressing seismic concerns at B.F. Sisk Dam

The Bureau of Reclamation has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of various alternatives to reduce seismic risks at B.F. Sisk Dam, located in Merced County. The recommended action from the environmental impact statement/environmental impact report will address potential seismic-induced destabilization of the dam, reduce safety concerns and maintain water supply deliveries to state and federal water contractors. Read More →
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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 →

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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 Water Information System

RWIS makes water and related data available for easy download and use. Visit the RWIS web site.

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 9/18/19

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Reclamation announces grant funding available to develop local water management solutions

Reclamation selects 63 projects to receive $4.1 million to improve water efficiency and reliability

Reclamation awards $3.4 million to 19 tribes for technical assistance in water development

Reclamation awards $16.98 million to five projects for water recycling and reuse in California, Hawaii and Texas

Reclamation recommends alternatives for addressing seismic concerns at B.F. Sisk Dam