Upper Colorado News & Highlights
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News Story – July 25, 2024
The battle against invasive species doesn't take time offAs record temperatures sweep across Utah, you will find residents flocking to the state's many reservoirs, lakes and streams looking to beat the heat and enjoy some of our many recreational activities. Joining them last week were scientists from Reclamation's Water Quality Group, not on any well-earned vacation, but to collect water samples and other water quality data related to Reclamation's Aquatic Invasive Species early detection and monitoring program. The program is a joint effort between Reclamation and Utah's Department of Natural Resources. Read More
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News Release – July 22, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a funding opportunity through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for ecosystem and habitat restoration projects in the Upper Colorado River Basin that address impacts caused by drought. These funds will help increase community and landscape resiliency while restoring habitats and assisting in species recovery. These funds are made available through the Bureau of Reclamation from the Inflation Reduction Act—the largest ever investment in climate—for use in the Upper Basin States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Read More
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News Release – July 5, 2024
PAGE, ARIZ. – As a result of warmer river temperatures, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin releasing deeper, and therefore, colder water on Tuesday, July 9 from Lake Powell through Glen Canyon Dam to disrupt the establishment of smallmouth bass, which could negatively affect populations of threatened humpback chub below the dam. The need for these flows was triggered after the average observed daily water temperatures reached smallmouth bass reproduction thresholds above 15.5 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) at the confluence of the Colorado River with the Little Colorado River. Read More
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News Release – July 3, 2024
PAGE, Ariz. – The Bureau of Reclamation today finalized its process to protect the humpback chub and other federally protected fish species with the signing of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the 2016 Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision. Read More
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News Release – June 20, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a $43 million investment from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for rural water projects that will provide clean, reliable drinking water to rural and Tribal communities. Investments through the Bureau of Reclamation will support six projects already under construction or in the planning phase in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota, and follows $733 million previously announced for rural water projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read More
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News Release – June 7, 2024
Reclamation updates Colorado River consumptive uses and losses data
BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation has updated its Colorado River System Consumptive Uses and Losses Report using recalculated data. The report presents recalculated estimates for calendar years 1971 to 2015 in the lower system and 1971 to 2023 in the upper system. Reclamation developed the updated data using consistent and current methodologies within each basin to improve the accuracy of the data across years and between reports. Read More
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News Release – May 30, 2024
PAGE, Ariz. – The Bureau of Reclamation today released the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement that analyzes various flow options from Glen Canyon Dam to prevent the expansion of nonnative fish, primarily smallmouth bass. This document supplements the 2016 Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision. Read More
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News Story – May 30, 2024
DENVER - Safety is vital to the Bureau of Reclamation and every activity it undertakes. Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton emphasized this earlier this month at the annual Safety and Occupational Health Seminar in Denver. Commissioner Touton stressed her commitment to employee safety, health, and wellness and continued Reclamation's efforts to ensure safety is a core value. Read More
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News Release – May 28, 2024
LOS ANGELES – The Department of the Interior today announced a $179 million investment through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for innovative water reuse projects that strengthen drought resilience across the West, increasing water security and resilience across western communities. Today's funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support four projects in California and Utah to help communities create new sources of water to support water reliability. Read More
Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Implement President Biden's Investing in America Agenda for Ecosystem and Habitat Restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin
Reclamation begins cold water flows to disrupt spawning of nonnative fish below Glen Canyon Dam
Reclamation finalizes environmental process to combat nonnative fish below Glen Canyon Dam
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Additional $43 Million for Rural Water Projects, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Reclamation releases environmental analysis on combating nonnative fish in Colorado River using flows from Glen Canyon Dam
Commissioner Touton recognizes safety leaders at the annual Safety and Occupational Health Seminar and Leadership Forum
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $179 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Innovative Water Reuse and Drought Resilience ProjectsExplore
