U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman and U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Austin Ewell toured the Columbia Basin Project in mid-June, stopping at South, East, and Quincy Irrigation Districts. ...
The story of the Columbia Basin Project is one that affects all of us. In addition to the nearly 700,000 acres of irrigated agricultural lands, the Columbia Basin Project is known for its ample recreational opportunities that draw three million annual visitors to fish, hunt,...
The Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water formed a partnership last year with the Department of Commerce, Small Communities Initiative to work with public drinking water systems on issues related to groundwater depletion in the Mid-Columbia Basin. ...
Shortly after learning of the almost $2 million in U.S. Bureau of Reclamation FY18 funding for work on the Columbia Basin Project, the League made a trip to Washington D.C. to advocate further for the Columbia Basin Project. ...
During the last week of May, the United States and Canada wrapped up their first two days of negotiations to modernize the 54-year old Columbia River Treaty (CRT). The CRT coordinates power production and flood control, benefitting both countries. Either country can terminate most of...
In May, the League received news that the Columbia Basin Project (Project) will receive $1.99 million in FY18 discretionary federal funding, with $750,000 toward the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP), $650,000 toward the Potholes Supplemental Feed Route, and $590,000 for the completion of the Pasco...