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June 2018 Upper Colorado Region

Changing the Culture of a Government Agency From vitalsmarts.com

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Dear Crucial Skills,

How can you change the culture of a federal agency with constant political leadership changes? Because of constant change at the top, no one actually follows through on strategic plans. Long- time federal employees know that if they just wait it out, the leadership will change and they won't have to.

Signed, This Too Shall Pass

Dear This Too Shall Pass,

Confucius was once asked what changes he would make if he were emperor. His answer: I would change the language. Confucius’ argument is that language is the most fundamental influence of all; what you think, how you think, how you feel, and ultimately, how you act, are all shaped by the liberties and constraints given you by your language.

Measurement is the language of organizations. If you want to change organizational behavior, start with the language. Some have tried to blame inefficient government bureaucracies on the bureaucrats. They assume the reason service stinks at the DMV and is stellar at Nordstrom is because of the people themselves. That’s baloney. We’ve done plenty of research in government agencies and found inspired, capable leaders as much in abundance as in many Fortune 500 companies.

The primary obstacle to influence is that there is no external forcing function that demands accountability for results. Consequently, prioritization becomes political rather than natural. In a commercial enterprise, owners and customers create natural accountability. Organizations that don’t serve them well suffer—sooner or later. Hence, commercial enterprises are generally observant of measuring how they perform for owners and customers.

In government agencies, there is no demand to measure service to owners and customers; it becomes the prerogative of leaders to measure what they will. For example, a new law can be passed demanding that having a paperless office is of higher priority than getting road projects done on time and on budget.

Now I know I’m not telling you anything new here. But this background is important because my central recommendation is to focus your influence on this one key change. You’ll never

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Bureau of Reclamation change the fact that every four years or so you’ll get a new photograph on the wall to match the political appointee at the top. But what you can do is try to build support for an internally imposed measure that aligns with the needs of those you serve.

A few years ago, I worked with a governor of a state in the US who was remarkably effective at driving change. Her primary influence was requiring senior civil service staff (and her appointees) to develop stakeholder aligned scorecards for their agencies. She didn’t have to reach down and micromanage much of anything. Her mantra was, “If you don’t have data, you lead by anecdotes.” And she was right. By simply requiring every agency to identify mission-aligned metrics that they would track religiously, she created a sense of accountability and a motivation for change that had been lacking previously.

You don’t have to be a governor to influence in this way. For example, Bill Patrick, from the State of Michigan’s Department of Human Services was able to influence a very important change. Bill worked in a state office in Fort Wayne, MI that offered financial services to low income residents. Customer service was pitiful—terrible wait times for counseling, inconvenient scheduling process, etc. Yet within a matter of months, customer satisfaction rose from 23% to 82%. The first influence key Patrick used was simple measurement. If you want to create awareness and motivation for change—change the language. Create credible measures that align with the fundamental mission of the organization and people will have a hard time resisting their effect. By simply documenting the degree of the problem, Patrick rallied support for his effort to influence change. And he succeeded spectacularly.

The main thing commercial agencies have that you don’t, is a forcing function. But good leadership doesn’t wait for a forcing function. Introduce a new language (measure) that is inarguably mission-aligned, and you’ll open the possibility of dramatic change.

Best wishes, Joseph

Joseph Grenny

Joseph Grenny is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. For thirty years, Joseph has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall. Joseph’s work has been translated into twenty- eight languages, is available in thirty-six countries, and has generated results for three hundred of the Fortune 500.

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Bureau of Reclamation First Annual STEM Event at Flaming Gorge Dam By Amee Andreason, Regional Office

On May 24, Reclamation hosted the first science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event with participating agencies Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service at Flaming Gorge Dam in Dutch John, Utah. The primary goal was to recruit and mentor youth by encouraging them to pursue education and career paths in natural resources. Seventh and eighth grade students from Manila High School participated in the event.

The students and teachers split up into two different groups, each group took a tour of Flaming Gorge Dam led by Reclamation’s John Morton and Roxann Reid. This enhanced their understanding of dam construction and the operation of powerplants while learning about careers in engineering and water management. In the powerplant, Chris Curtis had the students explore the electromagnetic spectrum and the relationship between wavelength, frequency and energy. He conducted an interactive activity having the students make magnets out of copper wire wrapped around a nail that were then tested on different magnetic objects.

The Bureau of Land Management’s archeologists David Christensen showed the students historical artifacts of the ancient tribes in the local area. The students also experienced ancient technology first hand, using a spear-throwing device called an atlatl to hit 3-D targets. The atlatl, or spear-thrower, was a hunting device that allowed prehistoric peoples all over the world to throw a spear with greater force and distance.

The Bureau of Land Management’s ecologist Jerrad Goodell taught the students about the need to manage fish species in the Green River by balancing endangered fish recovery with sport fishing opportunities. Additionally, the students learned about the food web by examining macro-invertebrates collected on site as well as how to use invertebrates as indicators of water quality and stream health.

The U.S. Forest Service’s Mac Zimmerman taught the students about the importance of fire safety and what forest fires do to the earth over time. It’s fascinating to learn that there are benefits to forest from fires.

Reclamation’s Stacey Smith and Andrew Kirby led the dam construction and engineering activity. Stacey and Andrew taught the students about Reclamation’s mission and the different types of dams, before breaking the students into small groups to conduct a dam-building exercise where students used a variety of soils, rocks and reinforcing structures to try to build a scale- model earthen dam. The project is very interactive and it’s fascinating to watch the future engineers build unique structures by using their imaginations and to create scale-model dams from various resources.

The event was a success. The activities showed the real-life implications of STEM benefits the student’s, society, and the world. The agencies are looking forward to making this an annual

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Bureau of Reclamation event, and the school would like the event to be open to all students from Manilla High School next year. Reclamation looks forward to this event and to participating in other activities that stimulate student interest in STEM.

Special thanks to Lifetime for donating draw-string bags and staff at Flaming Gorge Dam for setting up stations and making sure cold water and sunscreen was available.

Check out more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/BLMUtah/posts/1896199460412378

Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area Dedication Ceremony By Justyn Liff, Western Colorado Area Office

On Monday, May 11, the Bureau of Reclamation and City of Durango held a dedication ceremony at Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area located near Durango, Colorado. The ceremony celebrated the collaboration and hard work between numerous stakeholders and partners including: the Animas-La Plata Conservation District, Animas-La Plata Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Association, City of Durango, La Plata County, Reclamation, Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe.

Commissioner Brenda Burman spoke at the ceremony and toured the recreation area and other Animas-La Plata features. During her speech she said, “The Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area is a reality because of the hard work and determination of project partners. Reclamation has looked forward to the day recreation would open to the public. Lake Nighthorse is a sacred place to many and we hope people enjoy and respect the area”.

The recreation area is managed by the City of Durango. “Reclamation appreciates the City stepping to the plate to manage recreation at Lake Nighthorse. We look forward to continuing the excellent working relationship we have established with the City and are excited about what the future holds”, said Ed Warner, Area Manager for the Western Colorado Area Office.

To protect cultural resources in the area, recreation is only allowed in developed areas and 25 feet above high-water level around the reservoir. Land around Lake Nighthorse that is off limits to recreation have been posted with no trespass signs and all visitors receive a brochure with rules for recreating at the lake. Destruction or removal of cultural resources will be prosecuted. Reclamation will continue to work with all partners and stakeholders regarding recreation management at Lake Nighthorse.

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Bureau of Reclamation Recreation opportunities at Lake Nighthorse include: swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. Motorized use will be allowed from May 15 to November 15. All motorized boats will be inspected for invasive species and are subject to decontamination before entering the water. The City has designated Mondays and Wednesdays as “no wake” days, motorized boats can use the lake but they can’t go fast enough to create a wake.

More information on recreation at Lake Nighthorse is available at: durangogov.org/LakeNighthorse.

2018 Navajo Lake C.A.S.T. for Kids Event By Pat Page, Four Corners Construction Office

A large contingent of special anglers and their families were on hand Saturday, May 12, to participate in the 22nd Annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event at Navajo Lake. And participate they did, with boat captains reporting big catches of multiple species of fish by most of the 42 participants. Those that weren’t as lucky when it came to reeling in the big one, were quick to realize that the adage of “A bad day fishing is still better than a good day of…well, just about anything else!”, is accurate.

In fact, the only thing that wasn’t perfect Navajo Lake CAST group with Otto the Otter on this day was the weather. While the sun shone for a remarkable second year in a row at the Navajo Lake C.A.S.T. for Kids event, the wind reared its ugly head early and forced most boats back to shore a bit prematurely. That didn’t stop the fun, back on solid ground as the participants and their families were treated to lunch, games, informational booths and the chance to talk to first responders, New Mexico State Park officials, and representatives of the many agencies who support C.A.S.T. for Kids are a big part of the event year after year.

At the awards ceremony, the participants were presented with a plaque complete with a photo of them, their family and their boat captain. The ceremony was also a chance to recognize the numerous volunteers – over fifty, including several from Reclamation’s Four Corners Construction Office.

Volunteers and participants fishing at the Navajo CAST event

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Bureau of Reclamation Special recognition was given to the following individuals who have been involved with the Navajo Lake C.A.S.T. for Kids event for over 20 years:

• Peggy and Darwin Gunnink • Kevin and Diana Schneider • Larry and Beverly Poulin • Calvin and Cindy Reed • Kellie and Adam Campbell • Mark Watkins

Clearly, the day was all about the kids, C.A.S.T. for Kids participant showing off his catch of the day but an event of this magnitude would not be possible without the countless hours of the many volunteers and the generous support of local, state and federal sponsors. Jim Behnken, Western Regional Director for the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, told the crowd that this was one of the most organized, best run C.A.S.T. for Kids events that he has seen, a testament in large part to the co-coordinators for this year’s event, FCCO’s own Jere Wales, Carol Mesarchik and Jordan Taher. Planning activities began back in January, and set-up work began in the pre-dawn hours on the day of the event. At the end of a very long but special day, the kids went home happy and the volunteers went home tired, but everyone was already looking forward to next year’s event.

WCAO Participates in Two Water Festivals By Justyn Liff, Western Colorado Area Office

In May 2018, past and present employees of the Western Colorado Area Office participated in two water festivals. The first festival was the Children’s Water Festival in Durango, Colo. at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, May 2. Over 700, 5th grade students attended the festival and the Western Colorado Area Office taught the “Colorado River Journey” where students learn about the Colorado River water diversions, water sources, and water quality.

The second festival was the Western Colorado Children’s Water Festival in Grand Junction, Colo. at Colorado Mesa University on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15, this water festival in the largest in Colorado. Over 2,000 5th grade students attended the festival where Western Colorado Area Office employees and retirees taught the “Colorado River Journey”.

Thank you to the Western Colorado Area Office employees and retirees who helped this year: Mike Baker, Susan Behery, Amanda Ewing, Marc Miller, Tami Sheldon, Ethan Scott and Jenny Ward.

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Bureau of Reclamation Safety Reset at Flaming Gorge By Dan Mitchell, Regional Office

Historically within the region we have had many safety improvement initiatives. We have approached improvement from a traditional compliance approach with mixed and often disappointing results. Maybe it’s time to seek everyone’s help identify and explore new ways that could improve safety. A Safety Reset is a place to start our improvement efforts, together.

On May 15 and 16, Flaming Gorge Field Division completed the region’s first Safety Reset. The Reset seeks a commitment from managers, supervisors, employees and the Safety Group to work together to transition from our compliance-based safety culture to one where field operations within the region have greater influence on the way we approach safety. Our traditional approach was characterized by mandated safety requirements from the top (or the safety office) to operations. Often these requirements increased the amount of work required to complete a task but did not actually translate to safety benefits. The Reset seeks to engage those closest to the work so that they have greater influence on their own safety. A place where we can start this change is to focus attention on removing “safety clutter” or those requirements that don’t have safety benefits at the operations-level. The removal of clutter could free up time for first-line supervisors and work teams that could be used to innovate and improve work planning and activities in ways that contribute to increased safety.

The Reset incorporates key commitment elements: protecting an individual’s choice, ensuring they are informed about the commitment being made, incorporating a physical aspect in their commitment decision, making their decision public, and celebrating together the commitment that was made to each other.

At Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge, the Safety Group assisted in facilitating discussions with all employees, managers and supervisors about the need to change from a traditional safety approach and take a different way to achieve long-lasting safety improvement. Following the discussion, participants were asked to demonstrate their commitment, to work together to improve safety, by signing and placing their handprint on a Safety Reset Poster Tool. Following the signing session, a potluck lunch was convened to celebrate our commitment to each other.

Feedback from the Safety Reset was positive. The Safety Reset is now available for all offices and field divisions within the region at the local manager’s request. To schedule a Reset contact your CDSR or Safety Specialist.

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Bureau of Reclamation Navajo Nation, National Archives bring Treaty of 1868 to Navajo Museum From the Navajo Nation

One hundred and 50 years ago, leaders from the United States and the Navajo Nation etched their signatures on a treaty that reunited the Navajo people with their homeland in the desert Southwest.

Written on paper torn from an Army ledger book, the Treaty of 1868 ended the forced exile of the Navajo people and their incarceration at Bosque Redondo, a camp at New Mexico’s Fort Sumner where more than 10,000 Navajo were interned.

President Russell Begaye and Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne view the original Treaty of 1868.

Between 1863 and 1866, the U.S. Army forced the Navajo to walk as far as 400 miles from their homes to the camp, where they struggled to survive. The U.S. then sent Gen. William T. Sherman to convince the Navajo to move to “Indian Territory” in Oklahoma, but the Navajo instead negotiated a treaty that allowed them to return home.

This treaty, signed June 1, 1868, at Fort Sumner, guaranteed the Navajo a reservation in Arizona and New Mexico (since then, the Navajo land base has expanded to include portions of Utah and Colorado). Diminished in number and weakened by four years of hunger and hardship, the Navajo began the long journey home.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the treaty, the Navajo Nation and the National Archives and Records Administration have collaborated to bring the original treaty to the Navajo Nation Museum, where it will be on display for the month of June. The exhibit, which marks the first time the treaty is displayed in the Navajo museum, officially opened today.

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Bureau of Reclamation It took more than two years of planning to bring the treaty to the Navajo Nation. The journey marks only the second time an original treaty has gone back to its homeland.

“As the guardians of this precious document, we at the National Archives are honored to share this original treaty with the Navajo people in their capital city,” said Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero.

The chiefs of all three branches of the Navajo government in February signed a proclamation declaring 2018 as the Year of Naaltsoos Sáni’ (Year of the Treaty). By commemorating the treaty, the Navajo people can draw on their ancestors’ strength and help rewrite a history that has been omitted from textbooks, Vice President Jonathan Nez said.

“We are taught in schools about Westward Expansion, about the lands being taken from America’s indigenous people, but a lot of times, history lessons end there,” Vice President Nez said “Our ancestors faced almost total annihilation, but we survived. We grew from 8,000 to more than 350,000 people. One hundred and fifty years later, we are one of the most influential indigenous nations in the world.”

In conjunction with the treaty exhibit, the Navajo Nation has planned a series of commemorative events to take place throughout the month of June. These events kick off today with a ceremony officially opening the exhibit. The museum will be open seven days per week in June to accommodate crowds. Admission is free.

Today, Vice President Nez also completed a 400-mile run from Fort Sumner. The run, which began May 14, and included educational and cultural stops along the way, served as a reminder of Navajo strength and resilience—past, present and future.

“This is a commemoration, not a celebration,” Vice President Nez said. “As we look back at the last 150 years, we want to highlight who we are today: our language, our culture, our way of life, and the resilience we inherited from our ancestors.”

President Russell Begaye has encouraged everyone to read the treaty this year and to reflect on its meaning. The document sets forth a binding agreement between the Navajo Nation and the United States.

“The federal government doesn’t sign treaties with states,” President Begaye said. “It signs treaties with other governments. The Treaty of 1868 recognized our sovereignty and set the foundation for the Navajo to become one of the strongest and most recognizable indigenous nations in the world.”

President Begaye wants the treaty to become a tool to address a legacy of misrepresentation stemming from the eras of Westward Expansion and Indian removal.

“One of the most common myths is that the Navajo were conquered,” he said. “This year, we want to correct the misleading information. We want to tell our story. We survived, we thrived and we’re stronger than ever.”

For a full calendar of events, please visit http://www.navajotreaty1868.navajo-nsn.gov/

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Bureau of Reclamation Grilling and Food Safety From the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Cooking outdoors was once a summer only activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from causing foodborne illness. Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.

Keep Everything Clean Be sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters. If you are grilling and eating away from home, find out if there is a source of clean water. If not, bring water for preparation and cleaning or pack clean cloths and moist towelettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.

Separate Raw and Cooked Foods To prevent foodborne illness, do not use the same platter, cutting board or utensils for raw and cooked foods. Harmful bacteria present in raw meat and poultry and their juices can contaminate cooked food.

Cook Thoroughly Cook food to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy harmful bacteria. Meat and poultry cooked on a grill tends to brown quickly on the outside, so use a food thermometer to ensure the food has reached a safe minimum internal temperature. NEVER partially grill meat or poultry and finish cooking later.

MEATS GROUND MEATS Cook all raw beef, pork, lamb and veal All raw ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum should be cooked to an internal temperature internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) as of 160°F (71°C) as measured with a food measured with a food thermometer. For thermometer. safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least 3 minutes before carving or POULTRY consuming. Poultry should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) as measured with a food thermometer.

Safe Smoking Smoking is cooking food indirectly in the presence of a fire. It can be done in a covered grill with a pan of water placed beneath the meat or poultry. Meats can also be smoked in a smoker — an outdoor cooker especially designed for smoking foods.

Smoking is done much more slowly than grilling, and as a result, the meat is tender and takes on a natural smoke flavoring. The temperature in the smoker should be maintained at 250 to 300°F (121 to 149°C) for safety.

Use a food thermometer to be sure the food has reached a safe internal temperature.

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Bureau of Reclamation Pit Roasting Pit roasting is cooking meat in a large, level hole dug in the ground. To do this, a fire, requiring wood equal to about two and a half times the volume of the pit, is built in the pit. The hardwood burns until it is reduced to burning coals. Cooking may require 10 to 12 hours or more and is difficult to estimate. A food thermometer must be used to determine the meat or poultry’s safety and doneness. There are many variables that affect cooking time such as outdoor temperature, the size and thickness of the item being cooked, and how fast the coals are heated.

Keep Cold Food Cold Keep meat and poultry refrigerated until ready to use. Only take out what will immediately be placed on the grill.

When using a cooler, keep it out of the direct sunlight by placing it in the shade or shelter. Avoid opening the lid too often, which lets cold air out and warm air in. Pack beverages in one cooler and perishables in a separate cooler.

Keep Hot Food Hot After cooking meat and poultry, keep it hot until served — at 140°F (60°C) or warmer. Keep cooked meats hot by setting them to the side of the grill rack, not directly over the coals where they could overcook. At home, the cooked meat can be kept hot in an oven set at approximately 200°F (93°C), in a chafing dish, slow cooker, or on a warming tray.

Leftovers and Reheating Refrigerate any leftovers promptly in shallow containers. Discard any food left out more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature outside is above 90°F/ 32°C).

When reheating fully cooked meats like hot dogs or hamburgers, grill to 165°F (74°C) or until steaming hot.

Food Safety Questions? Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline toll free at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) The hotline is open year-round and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Available in English and Spanish. Send E-mail questions to mailto:[email protected]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Barbara Miller, Albuquerque Area Office

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage month, Albuquerque Area Office welcomed the group, Ha’aheo O Hawai~I (which means proud to be Hawaiian) for a demonstration of traditional Hula. Honoring traditional Hula was the goal of Cindi Heffner, founder of Ha’aheo O Hawai~I. In its oldest form Hula is a way to share stories, culture and history.

The traditional Hula is not what Cindi calls “Hollywood wicky-wacky”, a term she created for the dances she saw while living in California. No coconut bras and the moves are slower, involving gestures from toes to fingers. Hula also has three parts, the dance (hula), the chant (oli) and the song (mele). She debuted her group in Albuquerque as a thank you performance in 1999. At the first annual Luau Gathering of Pacific Islanders, her brief thank you dance turned

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Bureau of Reclamation into a 90 minute show. Attending was a City of Albuquerque Cultural Services manager who asked her group to perform for Summerfest.

In addition to sharing the Hula, Cindi and her husband Brian, also shared some Hawaiian words and explained the proper way to do “Aloha”. Traditional Hawaiians stand face to face, press forehead to forehead and exhale a breath, which the other person is to inhale. It is a way to share “manna”, or life force.

They also taught a brief Hula class to several AAO employees and two Social Security employees who joined the demonstration. It takes great coordination, an excellent memory and really good knees. Assistant Area Manager James Wilber stole the show. If you would like more information on traditional Hula, here are two links to brief videos about male and female Hula traditions.

From the men- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFT-M18N2A4

From the women- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NhPqimnr3o

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month From the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the largest single repository of world knowledge in a single place. In addition to having the mission of acquiring and preserving this exponentially growing body of knowledge, the Library of Congress is responsible for making all of its vast collection accessible to all.

The Library’s numerous collections contain many books, posters, sound recordings, manuscripts and other material produced by, about and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The contributions of members of the LGBT community are preserved as

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Bureau of Reclamation part of our nation’s history, and include noted artistic works, musical compositions, and contemporary novels. The Library’s American collections range from the iconic poetry of Walt Whitman through the manuscripts of the founder of LGBT activism in Washington, DC, Frank Kameny.

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. The Library’s month-long celebration demonstrates how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans have strengthened our country, by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill.

The legacy of LGBT individuals is being discovered by interested readers and seasoned researchers perusing unparalleled global collections. The acquisition of historic material and the ongoing program of copyright deposits will continue to enrich the Library’s holdings of LGBT materials.

To view the library, visit https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/

Who’s New

Emma Kelly – Albuquerque Area Office – Resource Management Coordinator

We want to give a warm welcome to Emma Kelly, who is our new AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer. Emma was born and raised in Albuquerque and grew up camping, hiking, skiing, and enjoying northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. She received her B.A. In Political Science and Environmental Studies from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where her senior thesis work focused on watershed health and storm water management. Emma is interested in community organizing around environmental issues and we are excited and grateful to have her joining our team!

Reclamation Trivia

Here's this week's set of questions:

1. During the Flaming Gorge STEM event participants were split into two groups, each group took a tour of the dam led by ______and ______.

2. The Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area is managed by the City of ______and recreation is only allowed in developed areas and ______around the reservoir.

3. The C.A.S.T. for Kids event at Navajo Lake had ____ participants and was the ______year for the event.

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Bureau of Reclamation Last week, We asked,

4. The goal of the “Bug Flow” experiment is to provide enhanced habitat for the lifecycle of aquatic insects that are the primary food source for fish in the Colorado River.

5. This months observance is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and was established in 1956.

6. There are three common unacceptable items that keep getting put in the bins: paper towels; facial tissues and plastic grocery bags.

Please use this link to send your answers. To be fair we will draw names from the winners and one person will receive a prize. We will reach into the prize bin for something suitable for the winner...as long as supplies last.

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