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Washington State’s 2025–2027 Capital Budget, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on May 20, includes $38.5 million for the EL 22.1 delivery system—one of the largest single investments in the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) to date.

The Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition (CBSWC) invites you to a special July Stakeholder Meeting—a field tour of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program’s (OGWRP) new 86.4 system! This is your opportunity to see firsthand how the region is working to secure a more sustainable water future through collaborative innovation and infrastructure investment.

On June 3 and 4, 2025, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) hosted the Crab Creek Summit—two days of meaningful conversation, learning, and connection focused on the past, present, and future of the Crab Creek watershed. Held at the Wanapum Heritage Center and in the field at Frenchman Hills #1 public access site, the summit welcomed around 80 attendees representing landowners, farmers, agency partners, conservation professionals, and tribal voices.

With around 1.8 million acres of irrigated land in Washington, there’s a growing need for knowledgeable professionals who can help farmers, cities, and communities use water wisely. Many landowners and municipalities don’t have easy access to technical assistance to plan, install, and manage efficient irrigation systems. To help meet that need, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) hosted a three-day Irrigation Water Management (IWM) Training on May 13–15, 2025.