Vol. 2, No. 3, March 2002
While activists begin organizing for the upcoming centennial celebration of the Bureau of Reclamation, on June 17, the agency itself has finally begun circulating information on its own plans. A letter circulated by Commissioner John Keys near the end of February did not elaborate on the details, but stated that events are being planned by regional and area offices throughout the 17 Western states that will span the twelve months between June 17, 2002 and June 17, 2003. According to the letter, the public is invited to participate. For information contact: Mr. Brit Storey, Reclamation Wide Centennial Committee, (303)445-2912, . Although not noted in the letter, a coalition of water and power interests has been working to secure $900,000 to aid in a major celebration at Hoover Dam on June 17, 2002. The event is to include ìhigh-rankingî representatives of the Bush administration. It is unclear whether the public is invited to attend.
LIVING RIVERS is promoting a region-wide day of action for June 17, to ensure that the media and the general public are aware of the true impacts associated with the BuRec 100-year dismantling of the Westís river corridors. Rallies, river memorials and candlelight vigils are some of the events being contemplated. For additional information contact LIVING RIVERSí Moab office.
