Benefits of the Owyhee Project
Owyhee Project stores natural flow of the
Owyhee River to irrigate the arid desert. It
reduces flood damage and provides water for
fish and wildlife, recreation opportunities, and
to generate electricity.
Irrigated crops: $135 million
Livestock industry: $81 million
Recreation: 155,000 visits - $4.2 million
Flood damage prevented: $657,000
What’s the Yearly Value?
Irrigated crops: $135 million
Livestock industry: $81 million
Recreation: 155,000 visits - $4.2 million
Flood damage prevented: $657,000
The mission of the Bureau
of Reclamation is to manage,
develop, and protect water and
related resources in an environmentally and
economically sound manner in the interest of
the American public.
www.usbr.gov/pn Snake River Area Office (208) 383-2248
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