Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf Regions

Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf RegionsOrganization: The Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf Regions encompass all or parts of nine states including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas . The Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf Regions has roots in three former Reclamation regions: the Upper Missouri Region in Billings, Montana; the Lower Missouri Region in Denver, Colorado; and the Southwest Region in Amarillo, Texas. In October 1985 the Upper and Lower Missouri regions were merged into the Missouri Basin Region with headquarters in Billings. In 1988 much of the Southwest Region was joined into the Missouri Basin Region and the region's name was changed to Great Plains Region. Geographically, it became the largest of the Reclamation regions. The Regional Director in Billings is assisted in managing the region by a Deputy Regional Director and six Area Managers. This group, along with the heads of Engineering and Infrastructure, Business Resources and Resource Services in the Regional Office, comprises the Regional Leadership Board which makes policy and budget decisions and sets the vision and goals for the region. MB & ART's Vision Statement: The vision of the Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf Regions is to be the Regions where employees want to belong and customers want to do business. Reclamation's Mission Statement: 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. Reclamation's Vision Statement: Through leadership, use of technical expertise, efficient operations, responsive customer service and the creativity of people, Reclamation will seek to protect local economies and preserve natural resources and ecosystems through the effective use of water. The Commissioner's plan for how Reclamation will attain its vision: - Directing our leadership and technical expertise in water resources development and in the efficient use of water through initiatives including conservation, reuse, and research. - Protecting the public and the environment through the adequate maintenance and appropriate operation of Reclamation's facilities. - Managing Reclamation's facilities to fulfill water user contracts and protect and/or enhance conditions for fish, wildlife, land, and cultural resources. - Working with Reclamation's customers and stakeholders to achieve mutual objectives. - Assisting the Secretary in fulfilling Indian Trust responsibilities. - Implementing innovative, sound business practices with timely and cost-effective, measurable results. - Promoting a culturally diverse workforce which encourages excellence, creativity, and achievement.