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Renovated Visitor Center at Hoover Dam

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New webcam available at Shasta Dam

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Stories & Media

Upper Colorado Basin Region
Reclamation awards $81 million contract for Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project’s Block 2-3 pipeline marking the last large-scale award towards completion of the project

Sep 8, 2026 – The Bureau of Reclamation announced an $81 million contract award to Carstensen Contracting, Inc. for the construction of the Block 2-3 pipeline for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project in northwest New Mexico. Read More →
California-Great Basin Region
Trinity River Weir Consolidation Streamlines Salmon Monitoring and Opens New Chapter for Tribal Partnership

Sep 8, 2026 – A new chapter for Trinity River salmon begins this fall as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Hoopa Valley Tribe bring separate fish monitoring and harvest operations together at one jointly operated location. Read More →
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 →
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Water On The Move: The System Behind your Food in Southern Idaho

Projects & Places

Recreation & Public Use

Reclamation Land Use

The public may apply to use Reclamation land, facilities, and waterbodies, and may engage in the use only after proper authorization is received from Reclamation. Use authorizations are not required for permitted public recreational use of recreation areas and facilities open to the public. Read More →

Reclamation Recreation Website

Reclamation projects have created a variety of recreation opportunities on the rivers downstream from the dams, including world class whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. Read More →

Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov helps you discover and book trips at Reclamation facilities and at all of America's public places. Read More →

Reclamation Information Sharing Environment

RISE is an open data system for viewing, accessing, and downloading Reclamation's water and water-related data. Visit the RISE website.

Statement of Project Construction Cost and Repayment Statements Are Available from Reclamation

Reclamation has been accumulating construction cost and repayment data since the first reimbursable project began and created the Statement of Project Construction Cost and Repayment (SPCCR) to capture cost and repayment data by project, for internal use only. However, these are now available by request. Read More →

Last Update 9/1/26