By: Chad Jackson - Region 2 Fish Program manager, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Recreational fishing is a popular activity in Washington State, infusing millions of dollars into local economies and positively contributing to the quality of life of resident anglers. Many anglers prefer fishing...
2021Q2CBDLNewsletter...
By Kate Walker, Legislative Assistant, Water Strategies The Columbia Basin Development League’s (League) continued advocacy efforts, and the hard work of members of the Washington congressional delegation, have once again benefited Columbia Basin Project stakeholders. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced the distribution of additional funds...
COLUMBIA BASIN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 56TH CONFERENCE & ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, November 5, 2020 We are still planning for in-person attendance. Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for updates on agenda topics, speakers and guests. Learn more at: www.cbdl.org...
The Columbia Basin Project (CBP) is the water source for thousands of farmers. While waiting for continued development of the CBP, decades ago, the Department of Ecology issued farmers permits to use ground water to irrigate more than 100,000 acres. The Odessa aquifer plummeted and...