Delivering reliable water supplies for agriculture, renewable hydropower and municipal needs in an environmentally and economically sound manner.
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Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
The Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority have broken ground on Phase 1 of the Friant-Kern Canal Pump Station Replacement Project—a $200 million federal investment to modernize critical water infrastructure and strengthen reliable water deliveries across the San Joaquin Valley.
To learn more go to: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
📸 1: Aerial view of the middle reach of the Friant-Kern Canal. The Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project, completed in Spring of 2024, was the first phase and corrected the most critical portion of the canal.
📸 2: This is one of the five aging pump stations that will be replaced on the Friant-Kern Canal.
📸 3: View of San Joaquin Valley farmland. As part of the Central Valley Project, the 152-mile Friant-Kern Canal delivers water to one million acres of some of the most productive farmland in the country.
📸 4: Department of the Interior and Reclamation leadership alongside Friant Water Authority joined federal, state, and local officials as well as farmers, water managers, and community leaders at a project groundbreaking ceremony.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
4/5: Shasta Dam
Shasta Dam is California's largest reservoir, and it served an important role in World War II providing electricity to factories.
Its reservoir can hold enough water to cover the entire state of Rhode Island in about a foot of water.
American engineering on a very large scale.
ALT Large concrete dam spanning a river valley surrounded by green trees and colorful wildflowers under a clear blue sky.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
The Delta Cross Channel Gates will open Sat., June 13 at 10 a.m., improving boating access between the Sacramento River and the Delta. Gates will stay open through summer. Boaters should use caution and stay alert to changing conditions.
#CADelta #Reclamation
ALT An aerial view of gates on a river with trees around.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
The Delta Cross Channel Gates will open Fri, May 22 at 10 a.m. through Tues, May 26 at 10 a.m. to improve boating access over the Memorial Day weekend. Boaters should use caution and be aware of changing conditions. More info: usbr.gov/mp
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
💧 $6.3M for tribal water projects!
The @usbr is funding critical upgrades to drinking water, wastewater systems and water quality across tribal communities.
This investment supports a top priority of the U.S. Department of the @Interior and the Trump Administration: keeping Indian Country safe, healthy and strong.
bia.gov/news/reclamation-ann…
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Variable releases from Lewiston Dam will begin April 15, with flows peaking at 4,300 cfs on April 24 before gradually dropping to 750 cfs by June 9. A pulse to 1,450 cfs is scheduled for June 15, followed by a steady decline to 450 cfs by July 3. This annual flow schedule supports salmon habitat, migration, riparian growth, and sediment movement throughout the Trinity River.
This year’s plan is based on the state’s “Dry” water year forecast. Please use caution near the river and move items away from the banks ahead of peak flows.
For questions, contact the Trinity River Restoration Program at 530‑623‑1800 or info@trrp.net. Current flow information is available at: trrp.net/restoration/flows/c…, and you can sign up for Lewiston Dam change‑order notices by following this link: groups.google.com/g/trinity-…
ALT Sunlight reflecting off a wide, flowing river surrounded by leafless trees and distant forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
The @usbr is the largest wholesale water supplier in the U.S. and a quiet powerhouse supporting farms, homes, and outdoor recreation.
🍓 Supports 1 in 5 Western farms
🚿 Delivers 10 trillion gallons each year
🏕️ Hosts 90 million recreation visits
That’s what Reclamation makes possible.
ALT A dam releases water from a large reservoir into a river below, with forested shoreline and the Teton mountain range reflected in the water in the background.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
On April 8, Reclamation will begin a spring #PulseFlow from Keswick Dam to boost survival for migrating juvenile Chinook salmon.
Flows will rise rapidly starting around April 8, reaching ~11,000 cfs at Wilkins Slough.
Use caution near the Sacramento River—waters will be fast, high, and cold.
More info: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
#CAWater #SacramentoRiver #Reclamation
ALT A winding river flows through a lush valley surrounded by dense forests and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Today, Reclamation announced Klamath Project initial water supply allocations including $19.1 million in immediate funding for the Klamath Basin communities to support drought resiliency & impacts by drought. For more info: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
ALT A river flowing through a dry, hilly landscape with a dam and a canal running parallel to it under a clear blue sky.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Reclamation announces initial 2026 #CentralValleyProject water allocations. The allocations reflect current water supply conditions and will be updated as the water year progresses.
For more information, visit: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
#CAWater #Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Reclamation increases temporary adjustment to Klamath River flows. Public urged to take appropriate safety precautions while flows are increased. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/8x6t6br5
ALT Aerial of Link River Diversion Dam
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
If Marble Bluff Dam had a dating profile ❤️
#ShortKingEnergy #DamValentine
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
From above, the Sierra shows both beauty and importance — its snowpack fuels California’s water supply. With storms on the way, we’re hopeful for gains that support spring runoff and CVP deliveries. #CaWater #LetItSnow ❄️
ALT Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada from airplane
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program stakeholders at the 2026 Annual Reporting Meeting gained new insights into the Colorado River as the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring & Research Center shared its latest research this week. Thanks to @usbr and all participants!
ALT USGS geomorphologist Paul Grams shares the latest research on sediment movement and sandbar/beach fluctuation patterns in Grand Canyon, during the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Annual Reporting Meeting. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
ALT Stakeholders and participants listen to a talk at the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program Annual Reporting Meeting, Flagstaff, AZ. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Read about Reclamation's accomplishments in 2025 on the CRWUA blog: crwua.org/reclamation-3/ #CRWUA2025 #ColoradoRiver #COriver
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
🌧️ Did you know that the Shasta Reservoir is 90% rain filled! Since Nov. 4, 2025 the Shasta Reservoir has gained 1,172,468 acre-feet of water storage. That equals 382,050,372,754 gallons of water. #CaWater
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
Releases from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River will increase from 800 to 1,500 cfs early morning on 1/7 for storage management in the Trinity Reservoir. Use caution along the river. #CaWater
Bureau of Reclamation retweeted
As 2025 draws to a close, we're taking one last look at some of the year's highlights at the Interior Museum:
📷 New to our museum collection is one of the original RCA microphones from the historic north penthouse of the Department of the Interior's headquarters building. From 1938 to 1945, that space served as the nation's first radio recording studio in a Federal office building.
📷 "Mindfulness with Moran: Chasm of the Colorado" was released as a companion piece to our earlier video, "Mindfulness with Moran: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone," to complement our "Thomas Moran and the 'Big Picture'" exhibition. Give them both a listen on the museum's YouTube channel. (youtube.com/watch?v=bLRbVtmd…)
📷 "A Gift to All: Artists in Residence at Interior" took guests on a visual journey through the wonders of public lands as interpreted by more than 20 different artists nationwide. (doi.gov/interiormuseum/gift-…)
📷 The Bureau of Land Management's Seymour Antelope and the National Park Trust's Buddy Bison welcomed children to the museum on Bring a Kid to Work Day.
📷 Visitors got to dive into art inspired by the Interior's connections to the sea with our "Exploring the Depths" exhibition. (doi.gov/interiormuseum/explo…)
📷The Bureau of Reclamation's Otto Otter celebrated his 50th anniversary with a special visit and display at the museum. (usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…)
We look forward to making new memories in 2026 and hope to see you soon! Happy New Year!
ALT Close-up of a vintage circa 1938 RCA ribbon microphone with a honeycomb grille and metal base on a stand against a gray background.
ALT Interior view of a modern art gallery with framed works of art in a variety of media displayed on the walls under track lighting.
ALT Four framed ocean-themed artworks hang on a gallery wall, each with a small blue placard beneath.
ALT A costumed otter interacts with an educational display about Otto Otter in a museum gallery.