Federal Programs from Bureau of Reclamation

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, power plants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River.

Today the Bureau or Reclamation is the largest wholesaler of water in the United States.
Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
Bureau of Reclamation
This Title gives Reclamation general authority to conduct appraisal and feasibility studies on water reclamation and reuse projects. It also provides general authority for research and demonstration p...more

Water Desalination Research and Development Program
Bureau of Reclamation
The Water Desalination Act of 1996 is based on the fundamental need in the United States and world-wide for additional sources of high quality water. Therefore, the primary objective of the program is...more

Water 2025
Bureau of Reclamation
To prevent crises and conflict over water in the western United States. The Challenge Grant Program is designed to contribute to this goal by providing 50 percent funding for projects that will conser...more

Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes
Bureau of Reclamation
Under this authority, Reclamation will fund various activities that will provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes or fund earmarked activities....more

Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
Bureau of Reclamation
To provide financial and technical assistance to: (1) identify salt source areas; (2) develop project plans to carry out conservation practices to reduce salt loads; (3) install conversation practices...more

Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act
Bureau of Reclamation
To supply both irrigation and municipal and industrial water supply to the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Indian Tribes from the Animas-La Plata Project in settlement of water rights claims for the...more

Cultural Resources Management
Bureau of Reclamation
To manage and protect cultural resources on Reclamation land and to provide for the curation of and public access to collectible heritage assets, including the increase of public awareness, appreciati...more

Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV
Bureau of Reclamation
The purposes of the CVPIA are (1) to protect, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and associated habitats in the Central Valley and Trinity River basins of California, (2) to address impacts of the C...more

Dutch John Federal Property and Disposition Assistance Act
Bureau of Reclamation
To privatize certain lands in and surrounding Dutch John, Utah; to transfer jurisdiction to certain Federal property Between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior; to improve ...more

Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief
Bureau of Reclamation
To provide planning assistance that would minimize and mitigate losses and damages resulting from drought conditions....more



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