ECBID Accepting Applications For Groundwater Replacement Supplies
The ECBID is rolling out a program that could change the way landowners access water.
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New Water Delivery Infrastructure Coming To Central Washington
With new agreements in place, the irrigation district is reshaping how local farmers get water — a game changer for the entire region’s agriculture.
Washington’s East Low Canal To Get Water Starting Late March
Spring is just around the corner, and for many central Washington farmers, that means one thing: water is finally on the way.
Anderson, Lyle Elected To ECBID Leadership
On Wednesday, the Board of Directors elected Duaine Anderson as President and Kevin Lyle as Vice President. Both men received unanimous support.
Central Washington’s East Low Canal Repaired
Growers in Central Washington are breathing a sigh of relief after crews were able to repair damage to a breached irrigation canal. On Monday August 5th, the East Low Canal breached, cutting water to Columbia Basin irrigators.
"You know going five, six, seven, 10-14 days without water and a potato crop would be very detrimental and once you fall behind an irrigation you just can't catch back
USDA Investing $420 Million in Infrastructure Projects
The USDA announced it will invest $420 million in 132 infrastructure projects in 31 states. The funds will get used for projects like rehabilitating dams, flood prevention, and watershed restoration projects. The investments are funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and build on an earlier $166 billion investment earlier this year
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Newhouse Applauds Grant Funding Bound For Central Washington Irrigation Districts
On Thursday, Representative Dan Newhouse applauded the Bureau of Reclamation’s announcement that three Central Washington irrigation district projects that have been selected to receive federal Small Scale Water Efficiency Grants. These grants,
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Reclamation Awards Grants To Local Districts
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that two Columbia Basin irrigation districts have been awarded grant money to help conserve water. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District and Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District will split $600,000 in grants from the WaterSMART Program.
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Reclamation Awards Grants To Local Districts
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that two Columbia Basin irrigation districts have been awarded grant money to help conserve water. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District and Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District will split $600,000 in grants from the WaterSMART Program.
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East Columbia Basin Irrigation District Starting Two Projects in November
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is starting work on two projects that they hope will improve the water situation in Eastern Washington.
Manager Craig Simpson said the Warden Siphon project is one of a few siphon upgrades and replacements as they look to upgrade their line down to Scootenay Reservoir.
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