Policy
The Policy Lead coordinates the work conducted in the Pacific Northwest Region that supports the implementation of any policy related activities originating out of the Policy and Administration Office in Denver, CO. The Policy and Administration Office administers the implementation of the PL111-11 Section 9503 of the 2009 SECURE Water Act, part of which includes the WaterSMART Program. The act authorizes Reclamation to evaluate how a changing climate will affect water supply (surface water, ground water, and snowpack) and how those changes may impact water delivery, hydropower, flooding, ESA species, fish and wildlife, water quality, fish and water dependent ecological resiliency, and recreation at Reclamation facilities. Collaborative efforts take place regularly to coordinate results and leverage activities conducted by other federal, state, and local agencies.
The Policy Lead coordinates responses to data calls from the Policy and Administration Office or Department of the Interior with the assistance of other leads.
| Authorities | |
| 04/2011 | SECURE Water Act - Reclamation Climate Change and Water |
| 09/2012 | CMP 09-02 — Department Manual on Water and Related Resources Feasibility Studies |
| 03/2009 | PL 111-11 — Title IX Reclamation, Subtitle F SECURE Water Act Section 9505 |
| 11/2013 | Executive Order — Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change |
Related Links
WaterSMART Program
Contact
Bryan Horsburgh
(208) 378-5356
bhorsburgh@usbr.gov
Bureau of Reclamation
Pacific Northwest Regional Office
1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83706-1234
