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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
6 days ago2 min read
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Governor Ferguson Signs Capital Budget, Including $38.5 Million for the EL 22.1
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.

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 241 min read
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On the Ground with OGWRP: A Special Stakeholder Tour of the New EL 86.4 System
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.

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 181 min read
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OGWRP Conserves an Additional 5.3 Billion Gallons in the Aquifer Annually with Completion of the EL 86.4
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.

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Apr 153 min read
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CBCD Measures Groundwater Levels as New OGWRP System Comes Online
The data collected through the Columbia Basin Conservation District's (CBCD) Groundwater Monitoring Program serves as a critical tool for as

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Apr 152 min read
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CBCD Joins DC Fly-in to Support the OGWRP
Side by side with the Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID), CBCD was invited to

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Apr 151 min read
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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,...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jan 272 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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CBCD Remains Hopeful & Dedicated to Aggressively Pursuing NRCS Funding for the OGWRP Despite RCPP Announcement
By Kristina Ribellia, Executive Director, Columbia Basin Conservation District

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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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

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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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,...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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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...

Columbia Basin Conservation District
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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