President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Reclamation has landed at the agency. Aubrey Bettencourt, a Western water and agriculture expert, is listed as principal deputy commissioner for the bureau on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s most recent order delegating leadership authorities. The order also taps her to perform the duties of the commissioner. The Interior Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Last week, a White House official confirmed to POLITICO that Bettencourt will be nominated to lead Reclamation, although it has not yet been sent to the Senate for consideration. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the nomination’s status. 

Other Colorado River management news:

• NBC12 (Phoenix): Peoria agrees to give water to Cave Creek due to Colorado River shortages
• KJZZ (Phoenix): Peoria approves water exchange deal with Cave Creek
• ABC15 (Phoenix): Gilbert braces for possible water uncertainty with new Queen Creek deal
• KTAR (Phoenix): Arizona agencies take step to buying desalinated ocean water from California
• Tucson Explorer (Ariz.): Oro Valley ‘told to prep’ for 20% CAP cut