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Nov 13, 2024

Agencies seek comment on draft programmatic environmental assessment addressing federal support of the Phase 2 Implementation Plan: Testing the Feasibility of Reintroducing Salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Bonneville Power Administration have prepared a draft programmatic environmental assessment for the Phase 2 Implementation Plan and are seeking comments. The document outlines the federal support of the P2IP, developed by ... (Read More →)
Sep 30, 2024

Agencies provide progress update on lower Snake River study

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Washington State Department of Ecology invite the public to listen to an update on progress made in development of the Lower Snake River Water Supply Replacement Study. ... (Read More →)
Sep 17, 2024

Reclamation hosts public meeting on Snake River water management

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public presentation on the Snake River water management system and fall flow ramp down operations on Sept. 18, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Teton County Library, Ordway Audito ... (Read More →)
Sep 5, 2024

Reclamation announces Yakima basin September water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s September 2024 forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The total water supply available for the May 21-September 30 period i ... (Read More →)
Aug 19, 2024

Banks Lake drawdown impacts boat ramp access

GRAND COULEE, Wash. – Attention fishing and boating enthusiasts: Several boat ramps at Banks Lake will be temporarily unavailable because of a scheduled drawdown. The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering the elevation of Banks Lake by 7.3 feet to support environmental and operational objectives. ... (Read More →)
Aug 15, 2024

Reclamation begins Yakima Project “Flip-Flop” operations

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation will begin its annual “flip-flop” operation, beginning in mid-August, to aid in successful spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs and to improve winter res ... (Read More →)
Aug 9, 2024

Reclamation seeks public comment on Conconully Dam modifications

CONCONULLY, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation invites the public to identify issues or alternatives for consideration in the development of an environmental assessment for the Conconully Safety of Dams Mo ... (Read More →)
Aug 1, 2024

Reclamation announces Yakima basin August water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s August 2024 forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet i ... (Read More →)
Jul 2, 2024

Reclamation announces Yakima basin July water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s July 2024 forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irr ... (Read More →)
Jun 26, 2024

Fireworks prohibited at North Dam and Marina Way gate temporarily closed

GRAND COULEE, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation is prohibiting fireworks on North Dam for the Independence Day ... (Read More →)

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