Columbia Basin Conservation District

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals from qualified firms to assist with the development of the Columbia Basin Groundwater Cooperative Interactive Web Application in Grant, Adams, Franklin, and Lincoln Counties in Washington. ?? For more information visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gEuahyUg

Last week, we were honored to participate in the Grant County LEAD Summit, hosted by the Grant County Economic Development Council! ?? Our Executive Director, Kristina Ribellia, joined Jamie Short from Washington State Department of Ecology, Marc Maynard from Bureau of Reclamation, and Eric Weber from Landau Associates for a thoughtful discussion on "Water in Grant County: Balancing Resources, Growth, & Sustainability," moderated by Katherine Taiclet, Chair of the GCEDC Board. Thank you to the Grant County Economic Development Council and everyone who contributed to this impactful event. We are looking forward to next year! Learn more about the summit and how we’re working to protect water resources for the future: https://lnkd.in/gZPWx2E6

Join us tomorrow, November 21st, for the Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition Annual Meeting! ?? There will be ASR presentations on "Aquifer Storage and Recovery Challenges and Opportunities" and a roundtable discussion to follow. Board election results will be announced and coalition updates will be provided. Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Moses Lake Civic Center Council Chambers 401 S. Balsam St. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Unable to attend in person? Join the meeting on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gcxP7qrW We look forward to seeing you there!

As of November 2024, CBCD is no longer processing burn permits. To help improve efficiencies for all parties, CBCD is no longer accepting and processing burn permits and payments. If you need assistance printing your application, please let us know. For more information on applying for your burn permit online and processing directly through the Washington State Department of Ecology, visit Ecology's website here: https://lnkd.in/gGebTCGP Thank you for your understanding. https://lnkd.in/g5pnrcB5

Join us for the Moses Lake Watershed Council Meeting tomorrow, November 19th! ?? Moses Lake Watershed Council meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. We look forward to working with you to help keep our lake clean, our community healthy, and our economy strong. Unable to attend in person? Join us on Zoom! https://lnkd.in/gra4F-uT Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Columbia Basin Conservation District Office 903 West 3rd Avenue, Moses Lake, WA

We are gearing up for our 2025 Board Elections!?? For more information visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gm8SnYDj

?Employee Spotlight: Griffin Hansen? Happy Birthday, Griffin! Today, we’re excited to celebrate Griffin Hansen, our Conservation Planner at the Columbia Basin Conservation District. Growing up in Moses Lake, Griffin has always had a passion for agriculture and conservation. This interest led him to Utah State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Soils and Sustainable Land Systems. He then returned to Washington and recently graduated from Central Washington University with a Master’s in Cultural and Environmental Resource Management. In his free time, Griffin likes to canoe, cook, and camp with his spouse. Exploring Eastern Washington and understanding the way this unique landscape is worked is a passion of his. He brings dedication and commitment to every project, creating a positive impact on conservation and strengthening our community in the Columbia Basin. Thank you, Griffin, for all that you do, and here’s to a fantastic birthday!

Exciting changes are happening at Lower Peninsula Park!?? Last week, our staff teamed up to create a demonstration garden featuring low-water plants and native riparian plants for shorelines. This eco-friendly project shows how sustainable landscaping can protect water quality and enhance beauty! Funded by the WA State Dept. of Ecology, this garden showcases plants that thrive here in Moses Lake while reducing pollution and runoff. Thank you to Washington State Department of Ecology, Columbia Basin Conservation District, the City of Moses Lake, Tapteal Native Plants, BFI Native Seeds, Derby Canyon Natives, Basin Bark, Tommer Construction, Evans Contracting, and Jon Morrical for making this all come together! We appreciate your support. Read the full article in the Columbia Basin Herald here: https://lnkd.in/g3yzNP2i Learn more about the programs that we offer to improve water quality on our website! ??Heritage Garden Program: https://lnkd.in/gXx8zRJi ??Shoreline Nutrient Assessments: https://lnkd.in/gs2sM3qC

Our CBCD team and board members had a great time at the Columbia Basin Development League’s Conference and 60th Annual Meeting yesterday! This event brought together industry experts, conservation advocates, and community leaders who are all dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and water management in the Columbia Basin. It was a fantastic opportunity for our team to gain insights, share experiences, and connect with others who are committed to preserving our natural resources for future generations. A huge thank you to the Columbia Basin Development League for hosting such a fantastic event and for giving CBCD the opportunity to share the great work we are doing with our partners to bring NRCS funding to the OGWRP! We’re excited to bring back new ideas and continue our work supporting the Columbia Basin. Thank you to our team and board members (left to right), Deanna Elliott, John Preston, Kaley Wisher, Glenn Burkholder, Dinah Dorene Rouleau, Harold Crose, Audrey Rhodes, Doug Allen, Britton Baker, Angelique Heinzen, Griffin Hansen, Dave Stadelman, Ron Sawyer, and Kristina Ribellia for attending and representing the Columbia Basin Conservation District! ????

The Columbia Basin Conservation District regrets to confirm that the six Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) proposals we submitted to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program in July were not awarded according to announcements made by NRCS on October 23rd. Despite this setback, we remain hopeful and dedicated to aggressively pursuing NRCS funding for the OGWRP. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8fCNxuK