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2025 CBDL Conference
& Annual Meeting

November 13th, 2025

Big Bend Community College
Advanced Technologies Education Center (ATEC) Building
7662 Chanute St. NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837

Join fellow leaders, advocates, and stakeholders working to shape the future of the Columbia Basin Project. The Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) welcomes you to our 2025 Annual Meeting—a vital forum for updates, dialogue, and collaboration.

Celebrating 61 Years of Advocacy

This year marks 61 years of CBDL’s unwavering commitment to the Columbia Basin Project (CBP)—a vital driver of the region’s economy, quality of life, and long-term water sustainability. As the nonprofit voice for the Project, CBDL champions efficient maintenance, continued development, and responsible stewardship of this critical infrastructure.

What to Expect

  • All Three Districts Will Be in Attendance
  • Connect directly with leadership from East, Quincy, and South Columbia Basin Irrigation Districts.
  • Federal & State Government Dignitaries
  • Network with elected officials, agency leaders, and key influencers from all levels of government.
  • Timely, Fact-Based Updates
  • This year’s agenda will include updates from Reclamation’s Ephrata Field Office, the Odessa Ground Water Replacement Program, municipal and industrial CBP water use, UCUT fish passage initiatives, and Columbia River Treaty developments.

Advanced Registration Now Open!

Register by October 31 to take advantage of discounted rates. Don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your spot at our signature annual event.

Advanced Registration

Register from September 2 through October 31

Members

$160

Non Members

$190

Regular Registration

Register from November 1 through November 13

Members

$185

Non Members

$215

Silent Auction!

This year, we’re excited to host a silent auction to raise funds for CBDL’s mission: advancing responsible development, efficient maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the Columbia Basin Project.

Interested in Speaking?

We are pleased to invite professionals, advocates, and experts to participate as distinguished speakers at this year’s conference.

This day-long event brings together landowners, processors, irrigation districts, and policymakers to exchange timely updates and foster collaboration. We’re especially seeking speakers with insight into water policy, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, agriculture, and issues impacting the Columbia Basin Project.

Most sessions will allow for a 20-minute presentation in the afternoon portion of the program.

Exhibitor Spaces - New This Year!

Showcase your organization to an engaged and invested audience. We’re offering limited exhibitor spaces at special rates—available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click the button below, enter your email then scroll to the bottom of the registration list to reserve your space.

Support the Mission - Become a Sponsor!

Your sponsorship helps drive the League’s advocacy and outreach in support of the Columbia Basin Project—one of the largest water infrastructure efforts in the country.

Click the button below, enter your email then you'll be able to choose a sponsorship level.

Opportunities include:

  • Premier Sponsorship Levels (limited availability)
  • In-Kind Sponsorship Options
  • Ad Space in the Conference Program – Promote your brand, service, or message directly to attendees. (Inquire for details)

Click the button below, enter your email then you'll be able to choose a sponsorship level.

Conference Builders: Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for helping build big things! Their partnership drives progress and honors the legacy of the Columbia Basin.

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