Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interi
Recent News About Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interi
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Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend
The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies.
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Pactola Dam Driftwood Removal Project to begin mid-June
Reclamation staff and a Montana Conservation crew (MCC) will be working on the upstream face of Pactola Dam removing driftwood, during the weeks of June 12 and June 19, 2023.
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Public comment period open for Middle Rio Grande Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project Environmental Impact Statement
The Bureau of Reclamation will host three public meetings and invites public and agency comments to identify issues or alternatives to be considered in the environmental impact statement for the Middle Rio Grande Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project.
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Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $5 Million Available for WaterSMART Funding Opportunities
Reclamation today announced a notice of funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the WaterSMART Basin Study Program for the development of hydrologic information and water management tools that improve modeling and forecasting capabilities.
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Reclamation prohibits fireworks at North Dam and temporarily closes Marina Way gate
The Bureau of Reclamation is prohibiting fireworks on North Dam for the Independence Day holiday.
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Chain of Lakes Fireworks Restriction Reminder
The Bureau of Reclamation would like to remind the public that fireworks are illegal to both possess and ignite on Federal property and may be confiscated by law enforcement officers (per 43 CFR Part 423.30).
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Fireworks Not Allowed at Belle Fourche Reservoir
Fireworks are not allowed on Belle Fourche Reservoir lands; including Rocky Point State Recreation Area, Belle Fourche Dam and lands directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Reclamation reopens Acorn Campground for Fourth of July holiday
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled the reopening of Acorn Campground in New Melones Lake’s Tuttletown Recreation Area for the Fourth of July holiday.
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Reclamation and Napa County temporarily ban ash-producing fires at Lake Berryessa
At the request of Napa County, the Bureau of Reclamation is banning the use of charcoal and other ash-producing fuels at Lake Berryessa’s recreation areas, including recreation concession areas and campgrounds, starting June 26.
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Reclamation grant supports unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced an award of about $1 million to help the California Water Institute and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley develop and integrate subregional water management efforts and local projects into a unified water plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
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Reclamation to open Delta Cross Channel gates for summer season
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced that the Delta Cross Channel gates will open for the summer season at about 10 a.m. Friday, June 23.
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Continued above-average precipitation prompts additional increases from Yellowtail Dam into Bighorn River
According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, as of June 19, 2023, the southern Montana and northern Wyoming region received 5.29 inches of rain, which is 193% of the average total of 2.74 inches for the entire month of June.
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Reclamation releases Yakima basin mid-June water supply forecast
The Bureau of Reclamation has performed a special mid-June evaluation of the total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin.
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Reclamation and National Resources Conservation Service award $6 million for Klamath Basin salmon recovery
The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today 11 projects totaling $6 million to be awarded as part of three Klamath Basin Salmon Restoration grant programs. Partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to administer funds, the grants will be combined with $9,395,146 in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of nearly $15 million.
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Reclamation and Truckee Carson Irrigation District implement flood operations and maximize water storage in Lahontan Reservoir
Due to unprecedented snowpack in the Carson River Basin, the Bureau of Reclamation and Truckee-Carson Irrigation District are proactively implementing flood operations and maximizing water storage in Lahontan Reservoir
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Interior Department Initiates Process to Develop Future Guidelines and Strategies for Protecting the Colorado River
The Department of the Interior today announced that it is initiating the formal process to develop future operating guidelines and strategies to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River.
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Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Narrows Unit Lantz Tract Recharge Project
The Bureau of Reclamation has released a draft environmental assessment for the Narrows Unit Lantz Tract Ducks Unlimited Recharge Project (Project).
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Rainy spring reduces East Slope water usage, filling Green Mountain Reservoir and increasing Blue River flows
The Bureau of Reclamation expects to fill Green Mountain Reservoir in late June, leading to increased flows on the Blue River below Green Mountain Dam and in the Colorado River below the Blue River confluence near Kremmling.
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Above average June precipitation leads to increased flows out of Yellowtail Dam
According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, on average, the Bighorn River Basin receives 2.74 inches of precipitation during the month of June.
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Above average June precipitation leads to increased flows out of Yellowtail Dam
According to Natural Resources Conservation Service data, on average, the Bighorn River Basin receives 2.74 inches of precipitation during the month of June.