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Bureau of Reclamation

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Bureau of Reclamation

@usbr

Delivering reliable water supplies for agriculture, renewable hydropower and municipal needs in an environmentally and economically sound manner.

Washington D.C.

hootbio.com/www.usbr.gov

Born June 17, 1902

Joined December 2008

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The Bureau of Reclamation’s Landslide Surveillance Program employs specialized field crews to monitor landslides to help predict their future movement. Most landslides on Reclamation land are examined on an annual basis to monitor how much movement, if any, occurred. After
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Jun 23
Today, in recognition of International Women in Engineering Day, we’re celebrating the many women engineers at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Technical Services Center whose expertise helps advance our mission across the West. From dam safety and hydropower to pipeline design and
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Jun 21
Happy Father’s Day from the Bureau of Reclamation! Today, we’re celebrating all the dads and father figures who keep us laughing with legendary dad jokes, endless wisdom and unwavering support. Thank you for everything you do and for the jokes we pretend not to love. Happy
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Jun 20
🚗🦦 Otto Otter’s #Freedom250 road trip continues with a visit to Shasta Dam in California, where construction was completed in 1945—22 months ahead of schedule. Standing 602 feet tall, Shasta Dam is one of the tallest in the United States and forms Shasta Lake—the largest
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Jun 19
The Roosevelt Dam and its hydroelectric powerplant played a significant role in Arizona’s development in the early 1900s. As part of the federal government’s Salt River Project, it helped irrigate farmland and introduced electricity to many homes for the first time. During the
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Jun 18
Real-time water quality dashboard for Lake Powell coming soon. Civil Engineers from the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Basin Region are leading an innovative WaterSMART project to install a floating water quality monitoring platform in Glen Canyon Dam’s forebay. The
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Jun 17
For 124 years, the Bureau of Reclamation has helped deliver water and power across the West, shaping communities, agriculture and infrastructure. As Reclamation prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, we reflect on a legacy built on resilience, innovation and determination.
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Jun 16
Partnerships powering reliable water for agricultural communities and healthier ecosystems. Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation joined @DucksUnlimited, @USFWS, state agencies, water districts, and local partners to celebrate the upgraded pump and lift station at Sutter
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Jun 15
The June 24-Month Study was released today. The study continues to rely on operational assumptions using the soon-expiring operating guidelines, and as a result, projects Lake Powell reaching minimum power pool in spring 2027. This outcome is not a reflection of recent drought
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Jun 11
The Delta Cross Channel Gates will open Sat., June 13 at 10 a.m., improving boating access between the Sacramento River and the Delta. Gates will stay open through summer. Boaters should use caution and stay alert to changing conditions. #CADelta #Reclamation
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Jun 11
Biologists from the Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Basin Region are teaming up with the @NatlParkService for a $450,000, three-year Science and Technology Research Program project focused on springs and groundwater in the Grand Canyon. This project will monitor spring
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Jun 9
Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Bureau of Reclamation is helping modernize Utah’s Strawberry High Line Canal, supporting President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to stronger infrastructure and water security. The project improves reliability, helps prevent canal
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On June 5, the Bureau of Reclamation welcomed community members along with state and federal leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam failure, an event that reshaped communities across eastern Idaho and influenced dam safety practices around the world. Fifty
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