Bureau of Reclamation - aVenture Government Agency Research
Bureau of Reclamation
Operating Status: Operating
US Bureau of Reclamation manages water resources, supplies water to 31M people, irrigates farmland, and generates hydroelectric power.
Founded
1902
Location
Washington, D.C., DC, US
The Bureau of Reclamation, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior, manages water resources across the western United States. It oversees the diversion, delivery, and storage of water for irrigation, municipal supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The agency supplies water to 31 million people and irrigates farmland, making it the largest wholesaler of water in the U.S.
The Bureau has significantly impacted water management and energy production, contributing to regional development and sustainability. It has received substantial investments, such as funding from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to enhance drought resilience in Idaho.