The Official Information Source for the OGWRP Watershed Planning Project

FUNDING TO DATE

The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) has been under development for several years. Now it's time to design and construct the infrastructure needed to deliver the new Columbia Basin Project water to an additional 65,000+ acres.

And we're pursuing USDA Farm Bill programs to help make it happen.

LATEST NEWS

NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey Visits Eastern Washington to Tour OGWRP Progress

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

Columbia Basin Conservation District

7 days ago

CBSWC Stakeholders Visit OGWRP’s Newly Completed EL 86.4 Public Delivery System

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.

Columbia Basin Conservation District

Jul 24

West Region NRCS Conservationist Astor Boozer Tours OGWRP and Celebrates Major Milestone

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.

Columbia Basin Conservation District

Jul 1

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THE RACE TO RESCUE A DECLINING AQUIFER IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON

We are proud to present "The Race to Rescue a Declining Aquifer in Central Washington" -- a new film on the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program.

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OGWRP PARTNERS

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID), and your legislators are pursuing funding through USDA Farm Bill conservation programs, specifically, the NRCS PL-566 Watershed Program to help implement the next and final phases of OGWRP.

This new initiative known as the "OGWRP Watershed Planning Project", is the starting point for securing significant federal funding through NRCS. Implementation will be determined as plans develop, to sync OGWRP purposes and landowner investments. This USDA funding will build on the significant investments continuing to be made by the State of Washington, Bureau of Reclamation, and ECBID producers.

This website, hosted by CBCD, is dedicated to providing specific and timely information that producers will need to take advantage of the technical and financial services provided through USDA-NRCS programs. Getting involved as early as possible will help ensure you can connect to one of the new OGWRP laterals and take full advantage of these technical and financial resources.

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