News & Announcements

On July 15, 2025, Associate Chief Louis Aspey of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) visited eastern Washington for a firsthand look at the progress of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP). Hosted by the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID), the visit was part of a field tour that highlighted the region’s efforts to build a more sustainable future for agriculture and groundwater re

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition (CBSWC), the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) hosted a field tour in place of the regular CBSWC stakeholder meeting. This tour offered over 45 participants a firsthand look at the newly completed Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) EL 86.4 public delivery system.

On May 5, 2025, the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) marked an exciting milestone with a ribbon cutting and tour of the newly completed EL 86.4 public delivery system. The event brought together landowners, elected officials, and key conservation partners to celebrate the ongoing efforts to conserve water and sustain agriculture in the Columbia Basin

Washington State’s 2025–2027 Capital Budget, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on May 20, includes $38.5 million for the EL 22.1 delivery system—one of the largest single investments in the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) to date.

The Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition (CBSWC) invites you to a special July Stakeholder Meeting—a field tour of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program’s (OGWRP) new 86.4 system! This is your opportunity to see firsthand how the region is working to secure a more sustainable water future through collaborative innovation and infrastructure investment.

We are excited to announce that another significant milestone has been reached for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP). The second OGWRP system, known as EL 86.4, is now receiving surface water through the Columbia Basin Project.

The data collected through the Columbia Basin Conservation District's (CBCD) Groundwater Monitoring Program serves as a critical tool for assessing and informing the implementation of local conservation efforts and sustainable water use in the basin.

The Lincoln County Conservation District, on behalf of the Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition, secured a $230,000 grant from the Was

On Friday, March 7th, key partners and consultants gathered in person and online for the kickoff meeting of the Columbia Basin Groundwater C