Bureau of Reclamation Act

The Bureau of Reclamation Act, enacted in 1902, established the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as a federal agency responsible for managing water resources in the western United States. Its primary goal was to develop and oversee water projects like dams, canals, and reservoirs to support irrigation, agriculture, and urban growth in arid regions. The act aimed to improve water supply infrastructure, promote economic development, and ensure efficient water management in areas with limited natural rainfall, helping transform the American West into productive farmland and sustainable communities.