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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jan 272 min read
NRCS intends to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project
NRCS intends to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project Contact: Jules Riley,...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 29, 20242 min read
NRCS Now Accepting Applications for OGWRP’s EL86.4 On-Farm Project
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for the “Odessa Groundwater...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 24, 20243 min read
CBCD Remains Hopeful & Dedicated to Aggressively Pursuing NRCS Funding for the OGWRP Despite RCPP Announcement
By Kristina Ribellia, Executive Director, Columbia Basin Conservation District
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 3, 20242 min read
NRCS’ OGWRP Investments Moving Toward Implementation On Three Lower Systems
With USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) investment in the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) reaching $49.4 mi
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Mobile Drip Irrigation Systems: Next-Level Conservation for OGWRP Producers
Producers relying on the Odessa aquifer often face the challenge of insufficient water to meet crop needs throughout the entire growing...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jul 10, 20243 min read
OGWRP Partners Submit 6 RCPP Proposals with $71.9 Million in Partner Contributions
On July 2nd, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) submitted 6 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) proposals...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jul 9, 20241 min read
USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie Tours the OGWRP
In early June, East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Columbia Basin Conservation District, and the Washington State Department of...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 25, 20243 min read
ECBID Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program Public Scoping Meeting July 16, 2024
East Columbia Basin Irrigation District Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program Public Scoping Meeting July 16, 2024 Contact: Jules Riley,...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 20, 20243 min read
NRCS Adopts the Reclamation Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement
NRCS Adopts the Reclamation Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement Contact: Jules Riley, NRCS Water Resources...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Apr 8, 20241 min read
New OGWRP Film & Logo Launch
OGWRP's New Film We are proud to present "The Race to Rescue a Declining Aquifer in Central Washington" -- a new film on the Odessa...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Application Period Open for NRCS' EQIP WaterSmart - EL 86.4 Priority Area
Great news! On-farm work for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) EL 86.4 system is moving forward. We are working with...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Nov 6, 20236 min read
NRCS awards the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program $39.9 million through the RCPP
Contact: Kristina Ribellia, CBCD (509) 765-9618 kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org Contact: Jennifer Korfiatis, ECBID (509) 669-6979...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Nov 1, 20233 min read
NRCS intends to adopt Reclamation’s Odessa Subarea Special Study FEIS
NRCS intends to adopt Reclamation’s Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement Contact: Jules Riley, NRCS Water...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Sep 14, 20234 min read
OGWRP Partners Submit 7 RCPP Proposals with $48 Million of Match
It has been an exciting year for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP), an aquifer rescue mission, transferring deep well...
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Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jul 27, 20233 min read
OGWRP Field Visit with NRCS Climate Team
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state, regional and national staff visited OGWRP for a technical review of adding...
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ECBID
Jun 20, 20233 min read
NRCS Chief Tours Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program Watershed
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Terry Cosby joined approximately 30 invited guests for a tour of the Odessa...
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