BOR announces support for fire restrictions issued for AZ, South NV, and South CA
Due to the escalating threat of wildfires caused by high temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation, the Bureau of Reclamation is taking decisive action.
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Bureau of Reclamation continues to focus on managing drought conditions
The Bureau of Reclamation is focused on working with partners across the Colorado River Basin to address the needs of communities and develop longer-term measures to respond to drought conditions.
Colorado River slough project that aims to prevent invasive fish species now complete
GLEN CANYON — The Bureau of Reclamation and the National Park Service have completed modifications to a warmwater slough in the Colorado River near Glen Canyon Dam removing a key spawning site for invasive smallmouth bass—a growing threat to native fish. Located 3.5 river miles downstream from the dam and 12 river miles upstream from Lees Ferry, Arizona, the shallow slough within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area had become a hotspot for warmwater, nonnative fish due to its elevated temperatures. The project involved reshaping the slough to increase water flow and reduce temperatures, creating unfavorable spawning conditions for smallmouth…
Public comment open for environmental assessment of E-bikes in Lower Colorado Basin
BOULDER CITY – The Bureau of Reclamation is inviting public comments on a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the use of electric bicycles (E-bikes) on select Reclamation lands in the Lower Colorado Basin. Currently
BOR limits Davis Dam water release to decrease caddisfly population
BOULDER CITY — In late May, the Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily reduce water releases from Davis Dam to support local community efforts to decrease the local caddisfly population.
Public comment open for environmental assessment of E-bikes in Lower Colorado Basin
BOULDER CITY – The Bureau of Reclamation is inviting public comments on a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the use of electric bicycles (E-bikes) on select Reclamation lands in the Lower Colorado Basin.
