- Reclamation
- Inflation Reduction Act
Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) is the most significant legislation in U.S. history to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen American energy security. It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and healthy future for our children and grandchildren.
Announcements
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May 24, 2023
Reclamation requests proposals for next phase of Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program
(PDF, 637 KB)Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the next phase of its Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program (LC Conservation Program), via a letter to Colorado River Basin water entitlement holders and their partners, including Lower Colorado River Basin States, Tribes, Water Users, and Non-Governmental Organizations. The letter announces funding opportunities for long-term durable system efficiency improvements that result in quantifiable, verifiable water savings in Lake Mead that is based on a recent history of use. Reclamation will accept proposals from water entitlement holders and their partners through July 19, 2023.
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May 9, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5.5 Million Investment in Domestic Water Supplies for U.S. Territories
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March 23, 2023
Request for Input for the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program
(PDF, 142 KB)On March 23, the Bureau of Reclamation sent a letter to interested parties requesting input from Colorado River stakeholders to inform the development of the next phase of the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program. The Program is intended to provide alternate paths to system efficiency that lead to additional conservation and longer-term durable solutions for the Colorado River System. Reclamation is working to release the solicitation of Program projects in spring of 2023. Comments will be accepted until Monday, April 06, 2023 and can be sent via email to: LCBEfficiency@usbr.gov
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Nov. 28, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Funds Landmark Agreements to Accelerate Salton Sea Restoration
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Oct. 12, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Steps for Drought Mitigation Funding from Inflation Reduction Act
Public Listening Sessions
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking input and feedback from Tribes and stakeholders on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Reclamation hosted the following listening session and Tribal consultation, which can be viewed below.
TRIBAL SESSION, 11 a.m. eastern, June 8, 2023:
Click here to join the meeting or join by phone +1 202-640-1187 andenter passcode, 645 955 757#
STAKEHOLDER SESSION, 2 p.m. eastern, June 8, 2023:
Click here to join the meeting or join by phone +1 202-640-1187 andenter passcode, 579 938 122#
TRIBAL CONSULTATION, January 24, 2023
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 6 MB)TRIBAL SESSION, September 30, 2022
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 2 MB)STAKEHOLDER SESSION, September 30, 2022
Download Presentation Slides for Listening Session (PDF 2 MB)Contact Us
You may contact us at USBR.IR.Act@usbr.gov if you have any questions. You may also complete this form to receive general notifications from the Bureau of Reclamation.