Our Mission
The mission of the Branch of Water Resources is to administer the Water Resources programs for the purpose of managing, conserving, and utilizing Reservation water resources. The mission is also to provide the necessary technical research, studies, and other information for Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives to serve as informed and prudent managers of adjudicated, decreed, or otherwise appurtenant water that affects Tribal or Indian trust lands including public domain allotments.
We are pleased to announce that the 2027 BIA WaterCorps Host Site Application Period is now open. We will accept applications from July 31st, 2026, to August 31st, 2026.
Applications are being accepted online HERE and are due on or before August 31st.
2027 HOST SITE HIRING TIMELINE
1. Host Site Applications Accepted: July 31st - August 31st
2. Positions Awarded to Selected Host Sites: September 14th
3. Selected Host Sites Complete Position Descriptions: September 14th - October 2nd
4. Positions Advertised: Beginning October 7th
5. Host Site Conducts Interviews: TBD
6. Candidates Selected: No later than December 14th
7. Onboarding Period: Minimum 5 weeks required between notice of selection and start date
8. Positions Start: Between December 2026 and February 1, 2027
Who We Serve
The Branch of Water Resources (WR) funds and administers water resource programs for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). WR assists in managing the following programs: the Water Rights Negotiation/Litigation Program; the Water Management, Planning, and Pre-Development Program; Attorney Fees and Litigation Support Program; Tribal Priority Allocations (TPA) for Water Resources; and Indian Land and Water Settlement Claims.
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About the Branch of Water Resources
As part of the central office Division of Water and Power, the Branch of Water Resources provides policy, oversight, and support to BIA regional offices, local BIA agencies, and Tribes.
Water resources technical assistance and coordination is provided to Tribes by water resource personnel at BIA regional offices and local BIA agencies. When contacting your local BIA office or agency for support, water resource personnel may also be organized under the local Division of Natural Resources departments.
