Reclamation awards $8.9 million for innovative solutions in water and power management IMAGE:  RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED IN WATER TREATMENT ...

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Reclamation awards $8.9 million for innovative solutions in water and power management IMAGE:  RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED IN WATER TREATMENT AT THE BRACKISH GROUNDWATER NATIONAL DESALINATION RESEARCH FACILITY IN ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO. view more  CREDIT: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION/ALEX STEPHENS The Bureau of Reclamation is providing $8.9 million to 27 new research projects and 114 continuing research projects through its Science and Technology Program. The funding from Reclamation is being matched by $10.9 million in partner contributions. The research findings will then be applied throughout Reclamation for the benefit of its water and power facility managers, customers and stakeholders. "Reclamation faces many technical and complex challenges in managing water and generating power for the West," said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. "These new research projects will help Reclamation and its partners today, and also ensure that water and power demands will be met for future generations." Research proposals were sought in the following areas:   water infrastructure   power and energy   environmental issues for water delivery and management   water operations and planning   developing water supplies SOURCE

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