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Dec 20, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration announces $13 million investment in ecosystem projects

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $13 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in two projects to improve ecosystems, increase resilience and remove barriers to fish passage in California, building on the goals of the domestic Freshwater Ch ... (Read More →)
Dec 20, 2024

Reclamation greenlights action plan for the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today approved a new plan for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. The plan presents a path forward with more predictable actions for endangered fish species and a&nbs ... (Read More →)
Dec 20, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $37 million from President’s Investing in America Agenda to Conserve Water in Oregon, Strengthen Drought Resilience

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for three projects to help improve drought resiliency in Oregon. The projects, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest eve ... (Read More →)
Dec 20, 2024

Fort Laramie Tunnels Reconstruction Project public meetings scheduled

MILLS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Reclamation announces there will be four public meetings on January 8 and 9, 2025, to share information regarding the Fort Laramie Tunnel Reconstruction project in accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ... (Read More →)
Dec 20, 2024

Reclamation invests 10.7M to repair Angostura Dam spillway

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $10,708,466.00 contract to T1 Construction LLC, of North Bend Oregon to repair the Angostura Dam spillway.
The project aims to improve access by upgrading the old road to the stilling basin and addressing freez ... (Read More →)
Dec 20, 2024

Reclamation announces winners of Water Supply Forecast Rodeo

Washington —The Bureau of Reclamation announced winners of the Water Supply Forecast Rodeo, a prize competition initiated to spur innovation and advancements in methods for seasonal water supply forecasts.
Reclamation offered a total prize pool of $500, ... (Read More →)
Dec 19, 2024

Elizabeth Hadley Named Area Manager for the Northern California Area Office

SHASTA LAKE, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation today announced Elizabeth Hadley as the new Area Manager for the Northern California Area Office in Reclamation’s California-Great Basin Region.
“Elizabeth comes to the position with a wealth of knowledge about managing ... (Read More →)
Dec 19, 2024

Reclamation and Placer County Water Agency finalize long-term Warren Act contract

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announces the recent execution of the Long-Term Contract Between the United States and Placer County Water Agency Providing for Storage and Conveyance of Non-Project Water. The agreement was negotiated and completed pursuant t ... (Read More →)
Dec 19, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration announces over $12 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water sustainability projects

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced nearly $12.1 million through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects to improve water sustainability and efficiency. Reclamation selected a total of 43 projects in 1 ... (Read More →)
Dec 19, 2024

Lake Moovalya elevation to drop in January for maintenance activities

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that the water level at Lake Moovalya will be one-foot lower for about three weeks beginning Jan. 10, 2025. The temporary elevation change, requested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will facilitate annual maintenance ... (Read More →)

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