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• Recreation

  Reclamation announces seasonal hours and facility updates at Lake Berryessa

  Aug 27, 2026 – The Bureau of Reclamation adjusted operating hours at Lake Berryessa beginning September 8, as part of its seasonal transition. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for changes to facility access, boating regulations, and recreation services. Read More →

• Supporting Tribal Nations

  Reclamation to Increase Klamath River Flows in Support of Yurok Tribe's Annual Boat Dance Ceremony

  Aug 27, 2026 – On Aug. 28, the Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily increase flows in the Klamath River to support the Yurok Tribe's annual Boat Dance Ceremony scheduled for Aug. 30, reflecting Reclamation's ongoing commitment to honoring Tribal traditions while responsibly managing water resources throughout the Klamath Basin. Read More →

• California-Great Basin Region

  Reclamation to Release Water Below Lewiston Dam to Address Fish Health Concerns in the Klamath Basin

  Aug 27, 2026 – The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the Yurok and Hoopa Valley tribes, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners have approved an increase to flows below Lewiston Dam to reduce the risk of disease for salmon migrating from the ocean to the Klamath and Trinity rivers. Starting Aug. 28 through Sept. 21, flows below Lewiston Dam will increase from approximately 450 cubic feet per second to as much as 1,200 cfs. This is a planned release and does not affect water supply to agriculture, communities, or other environmental obligations. The public is urged to take all necessary precautions on or near the river while flows are increased during this period. Read More →

• Colorado River

  Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations

  Aug 21, 2026 – The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Together these decisions provide for reliable operations of the Colorado River system, delivery of vital water supplies, and protect critical federal infrastructure while preserving the flexibility necessary to respond to Basin states’ voluntary actions, consensus recommendations and the continued prolonged drought. Read More →

• California Water

  Reclamation increases Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors

  Aug. 11, 2026 – The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors reflecting improved water supply conditions and operational flexibility. Read More →

• Colorado River

  Reclamation Publishes Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations

  July 31, 2026 – The Bureau of Reclamation has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement, which designates a preferred course of action for future management of Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The preferred alternative establishes an adaptive decision framework to be used to develop operating guidelines designed to ensure reliable operations in the Colorado River Basin while maintaining the flexibility to respond to changing conditions over a 10-year period through 2036. The framework also preserves the opportunity for the Basin to continue working towards consensus agreements, and if successful, be incorporated into future operations. Read More →

• Hoover Dam

  Hoover Dam welcomes visitors back tomorrow

  July 30, 2026 – Hoover Dam will reopen to visitors Friday, July 31, following the successful repair of the facility’s cableway system. The dam and powerplant continued operating normally throughout the temporary closure, and employees maintained access to the facility through alternate routes. Read More →

• Video

  Water On The Move: The System Behind your Food in Southern Idaho