Major Reclamation River Basin Law and Legal Definition
According to 42 USCS § 10362 [Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare; Chapter 109b. Secure Water], the term "major reclamation river basin" means each major river system (including tributaries)-
(i) that is located in a service area of the Bureau of Reclamation; and
(ii) at which is located a federally authorized project of the Bureau of Reclamation.
(B) Inclusions. The term "major reclamation river basin" includes--
(i) the Colorado River;
(ii) the Columbia River;
(iii) the Klamath River;
(iv) the Missouri River;
(v) the Rio Grande;
(vi) the Sacramento River;
(vii) the San Joaquin River; and
(viii) the Truckee River.
