# Bureau of Reclamation

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7597f3974dabADDc29E85bb

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Bureau of Reclamation

**Alternative Labels:**

- USBR

**Translations:**

- de-de: Büro für Wiederaufbau
- en-gb: Bureau of Reclamation
- es-es: Oficina de Reclamación
- es-mx: Oficina de Reclamación
- fr-fr: Bureau de réclamation
- he-il: משרד המחזור של המדינה
- hi-in: रीक्लेमेशन ब्यूरो
- ja-jp: 再生局
- pt-br: Bureau of Reclamation
- zh-cn: 再生局

**Hidden Label:** USBR

## Definition

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, 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.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R5BD36eE92713E8Ce71D3a0d

**Deprecated:** False

**Identifier:** US-FD-DOI-USBR