Bureau of Reclamation: Lower Colorado Region

Reclamation Leads by Example in Public Lands Cleanup

Partnerships, Teamwork Contribute to Wetlands Park’s Success

Fifth Annual Wings and Wildlife Festival Highlights Outdoor Opportunities, Education

New Video - Archaeological Investigation of Beehive Rock Shelter

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Welcome to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Region
Managing the Lower Colorado River and water resource projects and programs in Arizona, southern California and southern Nevada.

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Region serves as the "water master" for the last 688 miles of the Colorado River within the United States on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior. We also maintain Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams, annually measure and account for the water’s use, and maintain the river channel and protective levees.

Features and News

Newsroom Graphic Latest Regional News Read all about it! - the most recent news about our activities and programs throughout the Southwest.

Reclamation joins in World Wetlands Day observance in southern Nevada.

Joh Shadow Day National Job Shadow Day partners Reclamation professionals with local students at the Las Vegas Wash.

CRB Study Graphic The Final Study Reports for the Colorado River Basin Water Supply & Demand Study are now available. The study analyzed water supply and demand imbalances in the basin, and developing options to address these issues.

Minute 319 Graphic In late November 2012, Interior Secretary Salazar signed Minute 319, a historic binational agreement to guide future management of the Colorado River through 2017.