As the mission of the Bureau of Reclamation has evolved since its inception in 1902, so has Reclamation’s workforce. Today, more than ever, Reclamation embraces people from all cultures who have a variety of training, experiences and educational backgrounds. Reclamation is committed to hiring and nurturing individuals that bring new ideas and perspectives into the workplace. The goal is to capitalize on individual differences and creativity to position ourselves for future challenges and to maintain the critical work Reclamation employees perform.