(Carson City, NV) – Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the reappointment of Marybel Batjer and Ace Robison to the Colorado River Commission.

The Colorado River Commission acquires, manages and protects Nevada’s water and hydroelectric power resources from the Colorado River. Six other states and the federal government share the management of the Colorado River Basin. The CRC is Nevada’s representative in dealings with those other states and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

“Both Marybel and Ace have done tremendous work protecting Nevada’s assets on the Colorado River, and I’m glad they’ve both agreed to serve an additional term,” the Governor said. “The work of the CRC is essential to protecting the future of Nevada.”

Batjer, who is completing her first term on the commission, is vice president of public policy and communications for Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. She formerly served as chief of staff to Governor Kenny Guinn and as Cabinet Secretary to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She has also worked under two White House administrations.

“Being able to serve on the Colorado River Commission gives me the ability to continue looking after the best interests of the State of Nevada, particularly those resources critical to Clark County,” Batjer said. “I appreciate the opportunity to continue serving.”

Robison, who is also being appointed to a second full term, has built a career in government affairs and is currently chairman of the consulting firm Robison/Seidler, Inc. Robison is previous chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt and previously served the Principal Deputy Secretary of Energy.

“I’d like to thank Governor Gibbons for understanding my dedication to southern Nevada,” Robison said. “Serving on the CRC is a tremendous honor and responsibility that I don’t take lightly.”

Both appointments take effect July 1, 2008.