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Statement of Michael L. Connor, Commissioner,
Bureau of Reclamation,
U.S. Department of the Interior,
Before the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,
United States Senate |
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Commissioner Connor discusses Reclamation's role in developing hydropower resources across the West, including work to maximize hydro resources at existing facilities, including canals and laterals. Watch the video...
Commissioner Connor outlines the promotion of key priorities, including the economic benefit of Reclamation's infrastructure, the WaterSMART program, ecosystem restoration, efforts to strengthen Indian communities, and renewable energy. Watch the video...
Commissioner Connor led the groundbreaking for Reclamation’s largest construction project for the coming decade. Hundreds of workers will now begin construction on 280 miles of pipeline, two water treatment plants and a delivery system that will serve 43 Navajo chapters, the southwest portion of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the city of Gallup. The project, which will provide a long-term sustainable water supply to a population expected to reach approximately 250,000 people by the year 2040, will start providing water to some communities within 2-3 years and is expected to be fully built-out by 2024. Watch the video...
Commissioner Connor with host Monica Trauzzi at the studios of E&E TV in Washington, D.C. to discuss hydropower and its role in President Obama's "All-of-the-Above" energy strategy. Transcript (PDF - 15KB), Watch the video...
On June 7, Commissioner Connor conducted a wide ranging interview on Native America Calling addressing multiple topics of interest to native communities. Native America Calling is a live weekly radio call-in program linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together in a thought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities. Native America Calling is heard on 52 stations in the United States and in Canada by approximately 500,000 listeners each week. Transcript(PDF - 70 KB), Audio
Commissioner Connor Speaks at Completion Ceremony for the Delta-Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie - The Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), celebrated the completion of the Delta-Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie Project, on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Watch the video...
Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor discusses DOI and Reclamation’s aggressive efforts in hydropower, non-hydro renewable energy resources, Reclamation’s two-year progress report, and other issues at the NCPA Federal Policy Conference. Watch the video...
Oral Statement of Michael L. Connor Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water and Power. The Commissioner Connor testified on Reclamation's Fiscal Year 2013 budget request. Watch the video...
Commissioner Mike Connor Commissioner Connor testified on Reclamation's role in negotiating and carrying out provisions of Indian water right settlements at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing, March 15, 2012. Watch the video...
Commissioner Mike Connor speaks at the Texas Water Day, Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC on February 1, 2012. Watch the video...
Commissioner Mike Connor speaks to stakeholders, non-government organization representatives and others on Jan. 5, 2012,at the Education Center, Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, NM. Watch the video...
Commissioner Mike Connor delivered remarks at the Colorado River Water Users Association Meeting on December 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. Watch the video...
Commissioner Mike Connor was a keynote speaker at the National Water Resources Association annual meeting on November 17, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. Watch the video...
Anne Castle, DOI Secretary for Water and Science, Remarks at the Colorado River Water Users Association Meeting on December 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Transcript (PDF - 35 KB)