bureau of reclamation overview christopher cutler deputy chief boulder canyon operations office
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Bureau of Reclamation Overview
Christopher Cutler
Deputy Chief
Boulder Canyon Operations Office
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Nation’s Key Water Agencies
• Bureau of Reclamation• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers• Tennessee Valley Authority• Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)
• U.S. Geological Survey• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency• National Weather Service
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Other Agencies with Natural Resource Missions
Land management agencies• National Park Service• Bureau of Land Management • Bureau of Indian Affairs• U.S. Forest Service
Others • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service• U.S. Department of Agriculture • National Marine Fisheries Service • State Water Agencies
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U.S. Department of the Interior
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Manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.
Reclamation Mission
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Major River Basins in the West
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U.S. Annual Average Precipitation
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Western United States – Early 1900s
Boise Project, Idaho
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Grand Valley Project, Colorado
Western United States – Early 1900s
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Western United States – Early 1900s
• Construction of reservoirs for storage
• Formation of irrigation districts under state law
• Acquisition of water rights under state law
• Government subsidies provided for irrigation
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Changing Focus Time Line
1902
Irrigation Irrigation
Hydropower
Flood Control
1920s 1970s - 2009
Irrigation
Hydropower
Flood Control
Municipal & Industrial
Recreation
Fish & Wildlife
Native Americans
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Hoover Dam
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Reclamation projects provide
• irrigation water
• water for municipal and industrial uses
• hydropower
• fish and wildlife habitat
• recreational opportunities
• flood control
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Irrigation
• Provides irrigation water to 20% of U.S. Western farmers
• Serves about 10 million acres (4 million hectares) of farmland
• Enables farmers to produce 60% of the nation’s vegetables and 25% of its fruit and nut crop
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Municipal and Industrial Uses
Supply about 37 trillion liters of water to 35 million people each year
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Hydropower
• 10th Largest Electric Utility in the U.S.
• 5th Largest Electric Utility In The 17 Western States
• Produces, on average, about 40 billion kilowatt-hours annually
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Flood Control
• Dams regulating flood waters protect cities, agricultural lands, and the nation’s infrastructure
• Billions of dollars have been saved across the West because of dams’ flood control features
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Recreation
• About 90 million visitors annually enjoy Reclamation projects and lands
• 308 recreation sites offer fishing, boating, camping, and more
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Fish and Wildlife
• Enhance fish and wildlife habitat
• Help protect and sustain populations of endangered species
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Federally Recognized Tribes
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Five Ongoing Challenges
Aging Infrastructure
Population Growth
Drought
Climate Change
Environment
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Population Growth
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The West’s Population
• 9 of 10 fastest growing states are in the West
• California is the nation’s most populous state
• Largest growth is in the Reclamation states of Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona
• Critical riparian corridors like the Pacific Flywayare near key growth centers
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Water Withdrawals & U.S. Population, 1950-2000
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New Reclamation “Customers”
• Native American Tribes• More Small Farms / Hobby Farms• More M&I Users• More Recreationists• Greater Ethnic Diversity• More Urbanization Around Projects• More Floodplain Residents• More Environmental Interests• Hydropower Users Spread Throughout The West
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Balance is key
• Multiple benefits/uses now finding balance between economic needs/development and protection of species.
• Promoting partnerships between Federal, State, and local governments.
• Adjusting to meet the challenges of a changing society and growing populations.
• Clear communication channels between citizens and Federal agencies.
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For more information, visit
Main Website
www.usbr.gov
Data on our Projects and Facilities www.usbr.gov/projects