Grand Coulee Pump-Generating Plant Renamed in Honor of John W. Keys III - The memory of Reclamation Commissioner John W. Keys, III, will be honored at a key feature of Grand Coulee Dam on the west bank of the Columbia River. At the direction of Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, the 312 megawatt power and water pumping plant will be renamed the "John W. Keys, III Pump-Generating Plant" in honor of the former Reclamation Commissioner who died on May 30, 2008 at age 66 in the crash of a small plane he was piloting in Canyonlands National Park. More...
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's Commissioner. "These studies will help Reclamation, states, and local officials meet growing water demands while using the best science."
Press Release
Public Meeting to Address Reclamation's Boulder City Historic District Properties -
On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the Bureau of Reclamation will conduct a public meeting in Boulder City to allow for public input on Reclamation's plans for historic preservation of their properties in Boulder City, Nevada. Reclamation properties include the Administration Building and the Date Street Complex.
The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Building 1300 of the Date Street Complex, bordered by Fir, Date and Colorado streets in Boulder City.
"We recognize the historic values of the Boulder City Historic District and the importance of working with the local community to maintain the integrity of the District as much as possible," said Deputy Lower Colorado Regional Director Terry Fulp. More...
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
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
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1/15/09
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