Amy Witherall

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Binational Program Manager

Amy Witherall is the Binational Program Manager for the Lower Colorado Basin Region of the Bureau of Reclamation. She was an integral part of the development and negotiation of Minute No. 319 and Minute No. 323 to the binational 1944 Treaty for Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, and plays a key role in implementing both Minutes. Prior to working on binational efforts, Amy managed planning studies in partnership with Southern California stakeholders, including the Los Angeles Basin Stormwater Conservation Study. Amy received her undergraduate degrees in Natural Resource Ecology and Conservation Biology, and Spanish, from the University of Idaho, where she also minored in International Studies. She earned her Master’s degree in International Environmental Policy at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Amy was a Presidential Management Fellow from 2007-2009.