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2026 Crab Creek Summit
May 28-30, 2026
Join us on May 28, 2026, at 9 am at the Wanapum Heritage Center for the 2026 Crab Creek Summit!
Following the Crab Creek Summit we will have two Farmer Field Days!
May 29, 2026 | Royal Family Farming - Dairy Tour
May 30, 2026 | Cloudview Farm - Soil Health
This event is FREE but registration is required.
Explore This Year’s Crab Creek Summit Lineup
Check out our lineup of presenters and vendors joining this year’s Crab Creek Summit on May 28th! From agency professionals and Tribal leaders to local vendors and conservation partners, these roundtables and exhibits are designed to spark conversation, share knowledge, and connect our community around natural resource stewardship.
Summit Speakers
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Bureau of Reclamation | Marc Maynard, Ephrata Field Office Manager, Region 9
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Columbia Basin Conservation District Staff
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Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | Elaine Harvey, Watershed Department Manager
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Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Rodney Cawston, Director of Environmental Trust Department
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Grant County | Jim Cook, Director of Grant County Development Services
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Indigenous Just Transition | Johnny Buck, Executive Director
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Landau Associates | Eric Weber, LHG, CWRE
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Natural Resources Conservation Service | Chris Clemens, Area Conservationist
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Royal Family Farming | Austin Allred, Owner
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Upper Columbia United Tribes | Caroline Keever, Environmental Manager
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Washington State Department of Agriculture | Jaclyn Hancock, WSDA Water Resources Scientist
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Washington Department of Ecology | Brook Beeler, Region Director for Eastern Region Office
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Washington Department of Ecology | Joel Metcalfe, Eastern Region Water Quality Program Manager
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Justin Haug, Regional Wildlife Program Manager for North Central Washington
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Yakama Nation | Phil Rigdon, Superintendent of Natural Resources
Crab Creek Summit Vendors
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Autonomous Pivot
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Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition
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Green Lightning Nitrogen
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Halter
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MyLand
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Moses Lake Watershed Council
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Natural Resources Conservation Services - Soil Booth
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Salmon-Safe
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Smyrna Canyon Farm
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Washington State Department of Agriculture
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Washington State Department of Agriculture - Nutrient Management Technical Service
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Washington State Parks
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Xerces
About the Crab Creek Summit & Farmer Field Days
This annual gathering brings together landowners, conservation partners, and community members to collaborate on solutions that support a healthy and resilient Crab Creek watershed.
The day will feature a mix of presentations, discussions, and opportunities to connect with partners working across the watershed. Attendees can expect to hear updates on efforts in the Upper Crab Creek area, participate in collaborative roundtable conversations with agencies and Tribal partners, and explore booths and demonstrations during the midday break. The Summit will also include time for open discussion, giving participants a chance to share ideas and perspectives, and will conclude with a look at the state of agriculture and a call to action from local leadership. Lunch will be provided!
The official 2026 Crab Creek Summit t-shirt design has dropped! Shirts will be available for purchase exclusively at the Summit on May 28th. If you have your eye on one, you will have to join us in person.
2026 Crab Creek Summit t-shirt design by Anna Maletzke with the Columbia Basin Conservation District.
Following the Summit, attendees are invited to continue the conversation in the field with two Farmer Field Days:
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May 29, 2026, at Royal Family Farming near Royal City - Dairy Tour
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May 30, 2026, at Cloudview Farm near Ephrata - Soil Health
These hands-on field days will give participants a firsthand look at conservation practices in action on working farms. Attendees will explore how local producers are implementing innovative approaches to improve water use efficiency, enhance habitat, and support sustainable agriculture.
Stay tuned, and save the date to join us for this multi-day event focused on collaboration, learning, and stewardship in the Crab Creek watershed. We hope to see you there!
Resources
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The Crab Creek Summit is made possible through the collaboration and support of these organizations
