Good morning ☀️ from Derby Diversion Dam, Reclamation's oldest dam outfitted with one of the most modern fish screens in the West.

Congratulations to Michael Pulskamp on being selected as the senior advisor for #hydropower! He will provide strategic vision and leadership on intergovernmental initiatives and regulatory compliance. For more information, visit: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-…

🧵More habitat restoration work is in full swing on the lower American River. Supported by Reclamation & a broad partnership, the @Sacwaterforum is spearheading an effort to create ecosystem features at the River Bend site that benefit fall-run Chinook salmon & steelhead trout.

Last Friday, Deputy Commissioner Palumbo and Reclamation staff met with the San Carlos Apache Tribe to continue making progress on projects that support the Tribe’s development and drinking water needs. #Reclamation continues to prioritize engagement with Tribes across the West.

🐶 Here is Koho, who you would never know was a bomb-detection dog! Reclamation partners with K9 police units to keep our water facilities and the public safe. Next time you see a floppy-eared cutie, he may have one of the most important jobs. #K9 #watersafety

#Reclamation would like to congratulate Beth Hughes-Brown on her selection as the director of the Program and Budget Office. The office is responsible for an annual budget of over $3 billion in appropriated funds for the 5,400+ employee Bureau of Reclamation.

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, a day that changed our nation and the world forever. We honor and remember the victims, heroes, and families of 9/11 and express our solidarity and support for those affected. #NeverForget #PatriotDay

Yesterday, Commissioner Touton provided the Administration’s views before the Senate Energy and House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on legislation that would address impacts from the ongoing drought by building more resilient infrastructure and ecosystems across the West. #Reclamation

Are you at the Penn Engineering fair? Go visit Jennifer Hagenston at the Bureau of Reclamation booth! “Meeting lots of great talent in mechanical engineering and environmental science.” - Jennifer #Reclamation

It’s Friday the 13th, but don’t fear! 🔪 Hydropower is a force that can’t be ignored. It's like magic in its ability to be brought online in a matter of minutes, stabilizing the energy grid and reducing blackouts. So sleep tight knowing your nightlight will stay lit all night.

Bureau of Reclamation's work is united w/ the accomplishments of Hispanic & Latino Americans, from constructing & operating our infrastructure to managing & protecting our facilities. Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth!

“Thank you to CRIT Chair Flores and the Colorado River Basin Tribal leaders for the invitation to join the first Federal-Tribes dialogue, facilitated by ITCA. I look forward to more conversations, together.” -Commissioner Touton

Behind every drop of water, there's a dedicated construction crew hard at work. 💪​ Let's appreciate the incredible work they do to ensure our water infrastructure remains strong and reliable. #ConstructionAppreciationWeek

Reclamation is partnering with @cleanupSolano for a Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 21, 9AM – 12 PM at Lake Berryessa! 🗑️ Here is a successful coastal cleanup at Monticello shoreline, California. 🌊🌞 Visit cleanupsolano.org to volunteer! #solanocounty #volunteer

Come visit Guernsey Reservoir in Wyoming! Nestled in southeastern WY, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering boating, fishing, camping, & hiking. Guernsey Dam, part of the North Platte Project, helps manage the river flow for irrigation. usbr.gov/projects/index…

🎵 They see me rollin’ They helpin' On the brink of extinction, Tryna catch me ridin’ comfy🎵 2,400 endangered bonytail fish got a comfy ride for the 11-hour, 700-mile trip from NM to the Colorado River in NV. Their population relies on stocking. Story: ow.ly/KUeI50TokUg

Exciting news! $2M funding for desalination research program by Reclamation. Apply by Nov 13, 2024. For more information, visit grants.gov/search-results…! #Reclamation

Mt. Elbert Powerplant near Leadville, Colorado, is a pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) plant. PSH plants provide energy storage that helps to integrate renewables—like wind and solar—into the grid. #HydroPower Learn more about Mt. Elbert Powerplant at usbr.gov/projects/index….

#Reclamation awarded $4.7 million to five projects that will advance snow monitoring technologies for water supply forecasting. Projects have an additional $4.6 million in cost share funding, totaling over $9.2 million in investment for snow monitoring. usbr.gov/newsroom/news-…

Today Reclamation announced the selection of 19 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects to receive a total of $92 million. To learn more click here: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-… #Reclamation