INVEST

Nearly 700,000 acres has been fully developed and irrigated, but over 300,000 acres await the infrastructure needed to supply a reliable source of irrigation water to expand food production and security, and to sustain and grow economic vitality.

MAINTAIN

Portions of the Columbia Basin have infrastructure that is over 70 years old. An investment in water infrastructure is an investment in our nation’s economy, its health, and its future.

SUPPORT

The Columbia Basin Project is a public benefit, and as such it is our shared responsibly to support and advocate for the completion of the Project. Support the Project by joining the league today.

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What is the Columbia Basin Project?

The Columbia Basin Project (CBP), authorized by Congress in 1935, was created to provide a reliable irrigation water supply to farms across the Mid-Columbia Basin.

1,029,000 acres authorized by Congress.

Nearly 700,000 acres currently receive Project irrigation water.

More than 300,000 acres remain unfinished and await funding.

The project is not yet complete. The Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) advocates for completing the remaining authorized acreage so the full vision of the Columbia Basin Project can be realized.

(ECBID)

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is the largest district in the state of Washington, with authorization to irrigate 472,000 acres, however less than 170,000 acres are currently irrigated. 

Manager: Craig Simpson, P.E.

(QCBID)

Quincy Columbia Basin Irrigation District serves over 250,000 irrigated acres, primarily in Grant County with a small portion in Adams County.

Manager: Roger Sonnischsen

(SCBID)

The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is a special purpose district organized in 1940. It now operates facilities serving up to 300,000 acres across portions of Franklin, Adams and Grant Counties.

Manager: John O'Callaghan