Reclamation leadership recently visited Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Water Treatment Plant in Leadville, Colorado, which has removed heavy metals from 650 million gallons of water every year since 1991. Now, past its life expectancy, BIL will fund a modern plant.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As a bureau committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we support AANHPI communities through climate and infrastructure investments. We will honor the #AANHPI legacy. #Diversity

.Secretary Deb Haaland traveled to the Colorado River Indian Tribes community on Friday where she celebrated a historic water rights agreement that will – for the first time – give the Tribes the ability to lease, exchange or store their water entitlements.
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🔎🌊 Trinity River Restoration Program is hosting a 3-day science symposium April 30 - May 2. ​
Leading government org's, innovative academic institutions & more are discussing how to push river restoration boundaries toward a better future.​ Join live👉: tinyurl.com/5ce4e2m4

Reclamation employees, Kelsi Whitesell & Nathan Myers, participated in a Family Science Night. During the event, they demonstrated aspects of engineering & science principles including the use of thermal imaging, power generation, and energy transfer. #STEM

Children joined their parents for National Bring Your Kid to Work Day at Hoover Dam! Families took an educational tour of the dam and enjoyed interactive exhibits to inspire the next generation to pursue STEAM/STEM careers. Thanks to all for providing a fun and rewarding day!

Say hi to the #FutureLeaders of Reclamation!

Today at #BringAKidToWorkDay our employees shared the crucial work we do to manage water resources, generate hydropower, and maintain our infrastructure in the American west. #WaterWarriors

Welcome to Reclamation’s #BringAKidToWorkDay ! Today our #FutureLeaders are learning about the important work we do to manage water resources, generate hydropower, and maintain our infrastructure.

Reclamation Senior Advisor Roque Sánchez, Missouri Basin Regional Director Brent Esplin and Dakotas Area Manager Joe Hall celebrated the connection of the city of Sheldon to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Apr. 23, 2024. #BIL

Today, Reclamation announced $11.1 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects grants in 11 states and Guam. These projects will improve water sustainability and efficiency. usbr.gov/newsroom/news-…

Commissioner Touton participated in the White House Water Summit celebrating Earth Week. She highlighted Reclamation's role in the West while sharing some of our recent accomplishments with funds from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda. ow.ly/U7kI50RmACR

👨‍🚒🚁 Recently, @calfire & @glenncountyoes conducted an Air Rescue Over Water Training at a Reclamation facility near Stony Gorge Reservoir in California. We're happy to provide a safe location these mighty personnel can train so that they can continue to #ProtectandServe .

#EarthDay Last summer, a bird made its entire nest out of fishing line & got hopelessly stuck! Eastern Colorado Area Office staff heard the ruckus and Flatiron Powerplant crew set the bird free.

Don’t “fowl” our natural areas! Pick up fishing line, hooks & other trash.

Let's pledge this #EarthDay to prioritize our planet's health. From reducing single-use plastics to recycling Reclamation is working towards a cleaner, greener future. #EarthDay 2024 #PlanetVsPlastics

Reclamation is partnering with seven nonprofits in filling youth and entry-level internship needs. The agreements will allow Reclamation to partner with these nonprofits and cost-share the recruitment and placement of interested young people. ow.ly/lSgH50Qy4lZ

Lower Colorado Regional Director Jaci Gould joined other water leaders at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ California Infrastructure Symposium. Speakers shared insights and lessons learned as they address challenges for more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

Commissioner Touton testified to Congress on the President's $1.6 billion budget request for 2025. The testimony highlighted the Administration’s goals of ensuring reliable and environmentally responsible delivery of water and power. usbr.gov/newsroom/news-…

Reclamation today announced $13.3 million for grants to improve water management tools such as weather forecasting. To learn more about the awards through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Reclamation’s Basin Study Program to 51 projects, visit usbr.gov/newsroom/news-…

In Estes Park, CO, the 70-ft-high Olympus Dam sits on the Big Thompson River, creating Lake Estes. Some water exits the lake through the gates and enters the Big Thompson River below. Most water enters the Olympus Siphon, eventually flowing to Carter Lake & Horsetooth Reservoirs.

🌊 #WaterSafety 🌊 As the weather heats up remember canals are not for play. The water runs fast, cold and deep. Keep your family safe by staying away. ​

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