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Nov 22, 2024

Gadens Point Shoreline Stabilization Project at Belle Fourche Reservoir

The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a contract for $1,430,277.54 to RJS Construction Inc. of Spokane Valley, Washington to stabilize 2,700 feet of eroding shoreline along the south side of Gadens Point at Belle Fourche Reservoir.
The project will reduce ongoing shoreline erosion alo ... (Read More →)
Nov 21, 2024

Reclamation announces $3.3M in WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency grants for 36 projects

DENVER — The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 36 projects to receive a total of $3.3 million in federal funding to enhance water efficiency across the Western United States. The funding, provided through the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects program, will support initiative ... (Read More →)
Nov 20, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Puts Colorado River on Path to Success

WASHINGTON — Since Day One of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of the Interior has led critical discussions over how to bring the Colorado River back from the brink of crisis in the face of a 24-year drought. Having achieved overwhelming success in 2023 on interim ... (Read More →)
Nov 19, 2024

Reclamation announces $7 million funding opportunity for Tribal water projects 

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Reclamation announces $7 million available through the Native American Affairs Program to support Tribes in their efforts to develop, manage, and protect Tribal water and related resources.
Reclamation encoura ... (Read More →)
Nov 19, 2024

Reclamation discontinues cold water releases from Glen Canyon Dam

PAGE, Ariz. – The Bureau of Reclamation, as a result of cooler weather, is stopping releases of colder water from the depths of Lake Powell into the Colorado River downstream of Glen Canyon Dam initially started to disrupt reproduction of smallmouth bass. Reclamation selected the ‘cool mix’ flow alt ... (Read More →)
Nov 19, 2024

Reclamation releases Draft Environmental Assessment for construction at Heart Butte Dam

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the construction of a Safety of Dams Modification Project at Heart Butte Dam. Reclamation is the lead Federal agency responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Environment ... (Read More →)
Nov 18, 2024

Agreement reached for Rio Grande water storage in Abiquiu Reservoir

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District reached an agreement to allow storage of Rio Grande water in the water authority’s allotted space in Abiquiu Reservoir for up to 10 years. This allows t ... (Read More →)
Nov 18, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125 Million Investment for Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a $125 million investment for five projects in California and Utah that will help create new sources of water and improve drought resiliency. These investments support the Department’s new Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, launched ... (Read More →)
Nov 15, 2024

Lake Berryessa enforcing special restrictions at boat launches to prevent golden mussels

NAPA, Calif. – Effective immediately, Reclamation will enforce special restrictions to launch vessels at Lake Berryessa’s boat ramps to prevent the spread of golden mussels. The invasive species was (Read More →)
Nov 15, 2024

Reclamation reaches major milestone on proposed operation of the Central Valley Project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today released the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, a significant document that analyzes revised operating rules for one of California’s major wat ... (Read More →)

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