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Yuma Desalting Plant to conduct test of the Chemical Release Alarm System
On March 6, 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation's Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP), located at 7301 Calle Agua Salada, will conduct a test of its Chemical Release Alarm System.
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Reclamation announces next negotiation session for Stony Gorge Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Extraordinary Maintenance work
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced the next public negotiation session for a repayment contract with the Orland Unit Water Users’ Association for the repayment of extraordinary maintenance work, related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for the Stony Gorge Reservoir Spillway Gate Replacement Project.
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Reclamation seeks public comment on Glen Canyon Dam/Smallmouth Bass Flow Options Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on the draft Glen Canyon Dam/Smallmouth Bass Flow Options Environmental Assessment that presents four potential operational flow options aimed at preventing smallmouth bass from successfully spawning and establishing downstream of Glen Canyon Dam.
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Reclamation announces initial 2023 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project contractors
Bureau of Reclamation announced initial 2023 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project water users.
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Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin
Reclamation's February forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows
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Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for North Platte River Basin
The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the February snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.
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Day use fees waived at New Melones, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs on Presidents’ Day
The Bureau of Reclamation’s New Melones Lake, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs will waive day use fees on Feb. 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day.
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Chad Kidd selected as Reclamation's Engineer of the Year
Chad Kidd, P.E., PMP is the Bureau of Reclamation's Engineer of the Year. Kidd is an electrical engineer in Reclamation's Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, Upper Snake River Field Office in Heyburn, Idaho.
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Irrigation operations begin for the Columbia Basin Project
In preparation for the 2023 irrigation season, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin to operate Potholes Reservoir/O’Sullivan Dam outlet works and Banks Lake/Dry Falls Dam outlet works on March 1, 2023. Water will begin flowing into Billy Clapp Reservoir on March 1, 2023, and Reclamation will begin operating the Billy Clapp Reservoir/Pinto Dam outlet works on March 14, 2023.
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West Shore Campground fees to increase at Haystack Reservoir
The Crook County Parks and Recreation District—with the support of the Bureau of Reclamation as the land management agency—is increasing the camping fees at Haystack Reservoir West Shore Campground for the 2023 season.
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Reclamation is seeking comments on updated rules regarding public access to and conduct on Reclamation lands
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on updates to regulations regarding public access to and conduct on all Reclamation projects, waters and real property.
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Reclamation announces 2023 restoration flow increases on the Trinity River as part of restoration program
The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that this year’s Trinity River restoration flow schedule will begin on Feb. 15. Each year, the Trinity Management Council advances a flow schedule based on the expected amount of water available to support salmon restoration efforts on the Trinity River.
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Reclamation announces temporary adjustment in Klamath Project operations
The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively, the Services), announced today it will direct temporary adjustments to Iron Gate Dam effective immediately.
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Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for North Platte River Basin
The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the February snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.
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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $728 Million in Historic Investments to Address Western Drought, Improve Climate Resilience
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to enhance the resilience of the West to drought and climate change, the Department of the Interior today announced a $728 million investment to deliver clean, reliable drinking water to rural and Tribal communities, support water conservation in the Upper Colorado River Basin, and complete projects to improve water supply reliability.
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Reclamation awards $110,000 for a prize competition to reduce water seeping from canals
The Bureau of Reclamation selected two winners for the Water for America's Crops Challenge for their ideas to improve water delivery by reducing water seeping from canals.
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Grand Coulee Fire Station status update
Progress on previous structural, electrical, and mechanical installations at the Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station are ongoing and slated for completion by the end of February 2023.
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Reclamation announces next negotiation session for Stony Gorge Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Extraordinary Maintenance work
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced the next public negotiation session for a repayment contract with the Orland Unit Water Users’ Association for the repayment of extraordinary maintenance work, related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for the Stony Gorge Reservoir Spillway Gate Replacement Project.
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Reclamation wants public input on Elephant Butte Recreation
The Bureau of Reclamation wants to better understand the activities that interest the public when visiting Elephant Butte Lake State Park and the Elephant Butte Historic District and is conducting a public survey that is open now.
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Reclamation Seeks Chain of Lakes Campground Host
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a volunteer campground host for the Chain of Lakes (West Park Lake, East Park Lake, Heckers Lake, and New Johns Lake) 2023 recreation season. Hosts are responsible for meeting and greeting campers, answering visitor questions, and helping to inform the public of rules and regulations