Wetlands Program Wetlands Creation and Enhancement Program Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region is sponsoring a program for creating and enhancing wetlands. Part of this program includes development of research and demonstration projects for treatment of wastewater effluent from either sewage treatment plants, agricultural or industrial effluent. Under certain conditions, the use of wetlands are one type of successful technology for improving water quality from these sources of wastewater.
Wetlands provide unique places for people to observe and learn about wildlife.
They serve as a place to take an educational stroll or as a haven of solitude for those who wish to have a peaceful moment. The Bureau of Reclamation is cooperating with interested non-federal agencies located within the lower Colorado Region. Reclamation provides its technical expertise and experience for successful design and development of wetland projects to any participating agency. The creation of new habitat resulting from the development of a wetland provides the unique area needed to attract and sustain wetland species. In addition to resident wildlife, many species of migratory birds will seasonally use the wetland for essential nesting and resting.