Reclamation Bureau Polls Picnickers: Keep Asking About Your Fun?
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation wants to keep using its recreation survey questions to learn how people enjoy public lands and water spots. They’re asking for public feedback by March 27, 2026, but no changes or extra costs are expected. This helps make sure the surveys stay easy and useful for everyone who visits these outdoor places.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Visitors May Be Asked Short Recreation Surveys
If you visit Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs or recreation areas, you may be asked to complete a voluntary survey twice a year. Reclamation estimates 696 total annual respondents, each survey will take about 15 minutes (an average of 20 questions), for a total estimated 140 burden hours per year.
Demographic Questions Will Be Revised
Reclamation will revise respondent demographic questions to conform with Executive Order 14168 (January 20, 2025) and OMB's 2024 Statistical Policy Directive No. 15. These changes apply to the approved list of survey questions that Reclamation will use going forward.
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