Moses Lake is a vital part of our community, and your voice matters! This short survey is designed to gather insights about the importance of Moses Lake to the local economy and the value it brings to our region.

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) has begun a multi-phase native planting project on nearly 70 acres of ponds and wetlands located north of Moses Lake. This long-term restoration effort aims to improve habitat, support wildlife, and strengthen the ecological health of this important wetland complex.

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) team and board members attended the Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) Conference and Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13th, in Moses Lake.

On Thursday, November 13th, Kristina Ribellia, Executive Director of the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), and Dr. Sasha Richey McLarty, Assistant Professor at Washington State University, co-presented at the Columbia Basin Development League’s (CBDL) Conference and Annual Meeting held at Big Bend Community College. Their presentations highlighted water sustainability initiatives in the Columbia Basin.

A mail-in-only election for a board seat on the Columbia Basin Conservation District (Conservation District) will be held on March 10, 2026, at 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2025 The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is accepting applications starting immediately, until December 12, 2025, for the “Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) EL 80.6 On-farm Project” Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project. This RCPP includes lands in Adams County (see map below).

The Columbia Basin Conservation District is excited to welcome Indira Kulkarni to our team as our new Conservation Planner!

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is proud to announce that we are now offering Salmon-Safe Certification services to local growers, landowners, and businesses. This program recognizes and supports land stewards who take proactive steps to protect water quality, fish habitat, and the health of our local watersheds.

Kaley Wisher, CBCD’s Education and Outreach Program Coordinator, recently joined the Herbicide Resistance Group on a tour showcasing their ongoing research on crop rotations and herbicide-resistant weeds. This grower-led group, guided by Nick Bergmann, studies how different crops—like sorghum—can play a role in breaking weed cycles and building more resilient farming systems across the Columbia Basin. Tour group stands in a field of sorghum. Photo thanks to Kaley Wisher, CBCD

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), a State of Washington governmental subdivision established under RCW 89.08, seeks to retain the services of a qualified consultant to conduct the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)-required cultural resources work for an on-farm Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project near Connell in Adams and Franklin counties, Washington.