Tours

TECHNICAL TOUR - THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, power plants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River.

Today, they are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and bring water to more than 31 million people, providing one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts.

Their mission is to assist in meeting the increasing water demands of the West while protecting the environment and the public's investment in these structures. Placing great emphasis on fulfilling water delivery obligations, water conservation, water recycling and reuse, and developing partnerships with their customers, states, and Native American tribes is an integral part of their organization.

With a personal guided tour, see how the Bureau of Reclamation constructs dams and reservoirs, learn about the environmental impact and discover why what they do is so important.

The tour will depart from Keystone Resort and Conference Center at 12:30 p.m. and arrive at the Bureau of Reclamation just prior to 2:00 p.m.,  The tour will be 1 1/2 hours in duration.  After the tour, transportation will return to the Keystone Resort and Conference Center at 5:30 p.m.

The Bureau of Reclamation is a government facility and utilizing personal transportation may be restrictive.  It is encouraged that all tour participants utilize the official transportation provided for this tour.    

ID Government Issue or passport required. 

Under 16 must present student ID.

Wear comfortable shoes. 

This facility is not handicap accessible.

Minimum 20 attendees

Please check the box on the registration form if you are attending this event

Registration Fee: $EB/ADV $45; ONS 60