Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region

First 120 Days: Interview with Bryan Horsburgh, Snake River Area Office Manager

In early summer 2024, Bryan Horsburgh was selected as the new Snake River Area Manager, officially taking the helm in July. Major projects under the SRAO portfolio include the Palisades Project, Minidoka Project, Boise Project, Owyhee Project, and Lewiston Orchards Project, to name a few. In this interview, Bryan discusses his first few months and highlights what the future holds for the SRAO during his tenure. Read More>>

Reclamation transfers three switchyards to Bonneville Power Administration

In October, staff from the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bonneville Power Administration gathered at Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, to celebrate the long-awaited transfer of three switchyards.Read More>>

Bureau of Reclamation participates in the 2024 Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

In mid-September, the Bureau of Reclamation team had an amazing time participating in the 2024 Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, celebrating the return of salmon to the Wenatchee River. Read More>>

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.Read More>>

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>>

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 Auditorium, 125 Virginian Lane, Jackson, Wyoming.Read More>>

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.Read More>>