Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region

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 holiday. Reclamation is taking precautionary measures to decrease the potential for wildland fire and is reminding the public that use of fireworks is prohibited on Reclamation lands and waterbodies.Read More>>

Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center daily operations begin, tours return

HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – Beginning June 21, 2024, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.Read More>>

Agencies initiate lower Snake River study

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Washington State Department of Ecology have initiated the Lower Snake River Water Supply Replacement Study and will host two virtual public meetings to share information and address questions from interested parties throughout the study area.Read More>>

Reclamation fire station construction wrapping up; public open house date announced

GRAND COULEE, Wash. – Construction work at the Reclamation fire station is near completion and the public is invited to attend an open house set for Tuesday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PDT. The fire station is located at the west gate to the Grand Coulee Power Office industrial area near the intersection of Highway 155 and B Street. Read More>>

Reclamation announces Conconully public information meeting and open house

EPHRATA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation will host an informational meeting and open house on June 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pacific Time at the Conconully Community Hall building 219 N. Main St., Conconully, Washington, 98819. Read More>>

Grand Coulee Dam laser light show and public tours resume Memorial Day weekend

GRAND COULEE, Wash. – Beginning May 25, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin operations of the “One River, Many Voices” laser light show and John W. Keys III Pump-Generating Plant public tours. Read More>>