As Colorado River Talks Continue, Trump Taps Former CAP Boss to Lead Reclamation Bureau

Ted Cooke tapped to run Bureau of Reclamation amid pivotal Colorado River talks

Upper Colorado River Basin expert says hiring the Central Arizona Project boss is "interesting" when Colorado River negotiations are fraught

As Colorado River talks continue, Trump taps former CAP boss to lead Reclamation Bureau

Ted Cooke helped Arizona and the Central Arizona Project strike previous deals on the Colorado River. Now he's tasked with shepherding a new one.

Senate Republicans Congratulate Arizona's Own Dr. Theodore Cooke on Nomination to Commissioner of Reclamation Under the Trump Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                 Wednesday, June 18, 2025Senate Republicans Congratulate Arizona's Own Dr. Theodore Cooke onNomination to Commissioner of Reclamation Under the Trump Administration PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Senate Republicans are congratulating Arizona's own Dr. Theodore Cooke on his nomination as Commissioner of Reclamation for the Department of Interior under the Trump…