Secretary Kempthorne Addresses CRWUA - On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne addressed the annual meeting of the Colorado River Water Users Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. His speech is available in our newsroom.
Reclamation Seeking Interested Parties for River Basin Water Studies - The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking letters of interest from non-Federal entities throughout the seventeen western states to conduct river basin or sub-basin studies where water supply and demand imbalances may exist. "Basin Studies will examine water supply issues and study needs of unique basins in the West," said Reclamation Commissioner Bob Johnson. "These studies will help Reclamation, states, and local officials meet growing water demands while using the best science."
Press Release
Rural Water Supply Interim Final Rule Available for Review - The Bureau of Reclamation has published the interim final rule which establishes the criteria for the Rural Water Supply Program, a new program at Reclamation. The Program was authorized by the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 which authorizes Reclamation to participate in projects to develop and deliver potable water supplies to rural communities in the Western United States. Press Release, Rural Water Website
Reclamation Publishes Managing for Excellence Concluding Report - The Bureau of Reclamation announced that is has published the concluding report for the Managing for Excellence Initiative. This report documents the conclusion of the initiative and charts the course for ongoing implementation of the resulting decisions.
"Reclamation has always believed in self-evaluation and continuous improvement," said Commissioner Robert Johnson. "Managing for Excellence is the latest example of Reclamation addressing how it does business with special emphasis on collaboration with stakeholders, transparency, and efficiency achieved through its business management practices."
Press Release, Concluding Report
 Acting Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Kameran Onley (seated, left) is welcomed by California Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, the Chairwoman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power - Chairwoman Napolitano headed the meeting to discuss water and hydropower priorities for the western U.S. with senior Interior and Reclamation officials, including (standing, left to right) Southern California Area Office Manager Bill Steele, Deputy Commissioner for External & Intergovernmental Affairs Ryan Serote, Commissioner Bob Johnson, DOI Deputy Assistant Secretary Kris Polly, and Mid-Pacific Deputy Regional Director John Davis. (Courtesy - Office of Rep. Grace Napolitano)
Water Marketing and Efficiency Grant Funding Opportunity Announced for Fiscal Year 2009 under the Water for America Initiative - Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Bob Johnson has announced the first funding opportunity for fiscal year 2009 under the Water for America Challenge Grant Program is now available online at www.grants.gov. Reclamation is seeking proposals for cooperative projects that create water banks and markets or improve the water delivery efficiency of a system through conservation or operational improvements.
Reclamation has also announced grants for System Optimization Reviews, Water For America
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12/29/08
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