Recognized as the natural resources’ premier leadership development program in Washington State, AgForestry provides an 18-month, hands-on learning experience for people working in agriculture, forestry and other natural resource-based businesses. The League’s Deputy Director, Sara Higgins, is a member of class 42 and will complete...
The League’s 57th Annual Meeting was held Thursday, November 4 via Zoom with a keynote presentation by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Columbia-Pacific Northwest Regional Director, Lorri Gray. If you missed the Annual Meeting, here is a short recap. The League recognized three outgoing board members:...
[caption id="attachment_18545" align="alignright" width="277"] General location of proposed Homestead Pumping Plant at the confluence of the W645 Drain and Frenchman Hills Wasteway.[/caption] By: Roger Sonnichsen, Secretary-Manager, Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District This 2021 irrigation season developed into the hottest year on record in Central Washington. The hottest recorded...
Sustained hot temperatures brought record water usage this year. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) reports July water deliveries were 68,495 sfd (135,826 acre ft), marking 112% of the 2016-2021, 5-year average. In addition, the total 2021 irrigation season deliveries through July are recorded at...
After spending the past 11 years as Secretary/Manager of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID) and 28 years with Klamath Irrigation District in Oregon, Dave Solem decided it was time to pass the baton and move on to new adventures. Dave shared the following...
"Earmarks" Update and FY 22 Appropriations Early this year, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate developed a process to identify and fund local projects. Essentially, the process resembled what was known in the past as “earmarks”; however, it included additional restrictions and requirements. Community engagement...
Submitted by: John O’Callaghan, Secretary/Manager, South Columbia Basin Irrigation District In August, following a Request for Proposal, the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID), acting as lead agency for the East, Quincy, and South Columbia Basin Irrigation Districts, contracted Highland Economics to conduct an updated economic...
[caption id="attachment_18550" align="alignright" width="225"] Congressman Dan Newhouse with ECBID leadership.[/caption] Over the past few months, the League scheduled a series of tours for policymakers to learn about the development and impact of the Odessa Ground Water Replacement Program (OGWRP). Facilitated by the League, in August Congressman Dan...
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2021 is shaping up to be a landmark year as both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have developed a process to allow members to recommend community projects to appropriations subcommittees for FY22 funding. Earmarks appear to be making a return, although they...