News & Announcements

Our 2025 Impact Report highlights a year of meaningful conservation progress made possible by our dedicated staff, Board of Supervisors, and partners. Together, we advanced key initiatives like the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, implemented cost-share projects, served producers and community members, and celebrated milestones, including the dedication of our new building and 50 years of service by John Preston. As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding conse

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.

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is proud to recognize John Preston for his remarkable 50 years of service as a conservation district board member.

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!