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Highlighting Local Conservation: CBCD and OGWRP Featured on Washington Grown

What a great way to start the year! The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) and the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) were recently featured on Washington Grown, Season 13, Episode 2. The segment highlights how CBCD is working with local farmers to replace deep groundwater wells with irrigation water from the Columbia Basin Project.


Six people smiling in a gravel yard with blue machinery in the background. They wear casual clothing and sunnies, under a clear sky.
Left to right: Kristina Ribellia, Dinah Rouleau, Val Thomas-Matson, Kirk Rathbun, Doug Allen, and Griffin Hansen at OGWRP’s EL 86.4. Photo courtesy of Washington Grown.

Through OGWRP and CBCD programs, farmers receive support to implement sustainable irrigation solutions that benefit both their operations and the region’s water resources. The feature showcases how smart planning, innovation, and strong local partnerships are shaping a more sustainable future for agriculture in the Columbia Basin.



Contact CBCD to learn more about the programs they offer!



 
 
 

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