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Recent News About Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interi
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McKay Dam releases may increase, cause higher stream levels
The Bureau of Reclamation advises people near or around McKay Creek downstream of McKay Reservoir to exercise caution due to potential dangers associated with high flows and fluctuating water levels between the reservoir and the Umatilla River.
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St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Draft Environmental Assessment Public Comment
Reclamation announces the release of the St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Project’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA).
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Reclamation announces re-scheduled fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam
The Bureau of Reclamation, in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has re-scheduled the flushing flow in the Wind River downstream of Boysen Dam, according to Wyoming Area Manager, Lyle Myler.
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Reclamation announces public review of repayment contract for Stony Gorge Reservoir extraordinary maintenance costs
The Bureau of Reclamation and the Orland Unit Water Users’ Association concluded negotiations for a contract for the repayment of extraordinary maintenance costs for the Stony Gorge Spillway Gate Replacement Project.
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Reclamation increases Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocations
Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocations.
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Reclamation Schedules Flushing Flow below Buffalo Bill Reservoir
The Bureau of Reclamation, at the request of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and in coordination with Willwood Workgroup Two, has scheduled a flushing flow in the Shoshone River downstream of Buffalo Bill Dam.
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Reclamation announces temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a recreation area temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir on April 5 while CAL FIRE is conducting overwater air rescue training for a statewide class.
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Reclamation announces New Melones Lake summer operating hours and temporary closures
The Bureau of Reclamation will begin to phase in summer operating hours at New Melones beginning April 1.
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Reclamation announces public meeting to discuss Buffalo Bill Reservoir water supply and water operations
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Buffalo Bill Reservoir Water Information Meeting in Powell, Wyoming.
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Alcova Reservoir water levels rising for annual filling
The Bureau of Reclamation will begin the annual filling of Alcova Reservoir on Saturday, April 1 to an operating elevation of 5,498 feet.
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Biden-Harris administration awards $67 million construction contract for continued progress on the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project’s San Juan Lateral
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a nearly $67 million contract award under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to SJ Louis Construction Inc., of Rockville, Minnesota, to provide potable water to the Navajo communities and the city of Gallup in northwest New Mexico.
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Reclamation refurbishes intake structure at Trinity Powerplant
Work is underway at Trinity Reservoir as part of Reclamation’s ongoing dam maintenance
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Christine Dziedzina and Cathryn Todd selected to manage Reclamation's Human Resources Policy Office
The Bureau of Reclamation's Human Capital Officer Bryan Rainey announced the selection of Christine Dziedzina and Cathryn Todd as Human Resource Policy Office Managers.
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Reclamation announces fluctuation of Wind River flow downstream of Boysen Dam
The Bureau of Reclamation, in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has scheduled a flushing flow in the Wind River downstream of Boysen Dam, according to Wyoming Area Manager, Lyle Myler.
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Reclamation to temporarily close inlet and outlet portals
The Bureau of Reclamation announced that beginning March 27, 2023, the Main Outlet Drain Extension’s (MODE) siphon inlet and outlet portals will be temporarily closed to accommodate debris and sediment removal and structural inspection.
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Biden-Harris Administration makes $30 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems
The Bureau of Reclamation is making $30 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems.
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Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin
Reclamation's March forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows
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Reclamation announces funding opportunity for Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program
The Bureau of Reclamation is making up to $11.75 million available for emerging snow monitoring technologies.
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Reclamation breaks ground on water-saving xeriscape project
The Bureau of Reclamation today broke ground signaling the start of a project to remove the lawn at the Lower Colorado Basin Region administration building and install water-saving xeriscaping to the grounds.
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Reclamation awards $160,000 for the Veg Out prize competition
The Bureau of Reclamation has selected phase one winners for the Veg Out prize competition seeking sustainable solutions to manage aquatic vegetation in canals.