The Columbia Basin Project is a multi-purpose, federally authorized in 1935, Bureau of Reclamation project located in central-eastern Washington State with diverse and direct benefit to local, state, and national economies.
Complete the Project.
INFRASTRUCTURE REINVESTMENT
Infrastructure is the foundation of a strong, competitive economy and thriving community. Aging infrastructure is a threat to the economic vitality made possible by the Columbia Basin Project.
Some facilities/features/infrastructure of the Project are more than 50 years old and in need of repair or replacement.
As the owner of the Project and the holder of the water right certificate to store Project water, the federal government has an enduring role in water supply infrastructure development and management. This includes – consistent with state water laws – working with local water managers on a policy level and providing available federal funding and federal cost-share opportunities in support of local efforts to secure a stable and sustainable water supply.
An investment in water infrastructure is an investment in our nation’s economy, its health, and its future.
As a supporter of the Columbia Basin Project and the nonprofit organization representing the interests of all CBP state holders, the League maintains certain policy positions that are considered fundamental for infrastructure reinvestment.