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    ‘C.A.S.T. for Kids’ anglers reel in fun, fish, trophies at annual event

    “I had so much fun and I got to go on my first boat ride. It was a neat day,” Donald remarked. “My captain really taught me how to catch the big ones. I'm going fishing again soon with my new pole. Thank you everyone at CAST, ” Robert added. These quotes represent the general feelings of the anglers who participated at the 2016 C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) for Kids event on Oct. 22 at Nevada's Lake Mead Marina. Read More →
  • Stop logs installed at Hoover Dam

    On Sept. 23, Hoover Dam’s hydroelectric mechanics (HEM) went to work placing the stop logs to kick off the FY2017 maintenance season. Stop logs are 9-ton water barricades that stop tail bay water from flowing into the draft tubes. Read More →
  • Apprentices successfully complete first year of training program

    “The month of August 2016 is a memorable period in our Apprenticeship Program,” Randolph M. Argote declared recently. Argote, the Supervisory Apprentice Coordinator at Hoover Dam, added, “Our power system electrician apprentices (PSEAs) successfully completed their first year in the program on Aug. 21.” Read More →
  • YAO student trainees’ work experience allows them to grow, shine

    “There was always something new to experience,” said Enrique Cervantes, describing his participation in an eight-week internship at the Yuma Area Office (YAO) that he and eight other students recently completed and during which they gained work experience and learned about YAO operations. Read More →

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Reclamation Recreation Map Reclamation Land Use

The public may apply to use Reclamation land, facilities, and waterbodies, and may engage in the use only after proper authorization is received from Reclamation. Use authorizations are not required for permitted public recreational use of recreation areas and facilities open to the public. Read More →


Reclamation Recreation Map Reclamation Recreation Website

Reclamation projects have created a variety of recreation opportunities on the rivers downstream from the dams, including world class whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. Read More →


Reclamation Recreation Map Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov helps you discover and book trips at Reclamation facilities and at all of America's public places. Read More →


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The Lower Colorado Region's Statements of Project Construction Cost and Repayment (SPCCR) presenting the relationship between project cost and repayment are available upon request. Please contact Matt Stemmer at (702) 293-8223 or mjstemmer@usbr.gov to obtain a copy of a project SPCCR.


Last Updated: 11/22/16