The 2025 Moses Lake Carp Classic proved once again that a little wind and rain can’t dampen Eastern Washington’s competitive spirit. Held at Connelly Park in Moses Lake on May 17th, there was a great turnout of 27 boats and 73 participants, ready to take on the elements and each other. By the end of the day, participants had removed 351 carp, totaling an incredible 3,400 pounds of invasive fish removed from Moses Lake.

Join us on May 30th at the Royal Dairy Farm in Royal City for an exclusive tour of our Regenerative Farms—including The Kitchen, Worm Farm, and Soil Center. Discover innovative localized weather and emissions sensing technologies, developed by Washington State and Cornell University, that support climate-smart dairy farming. This free event is a great opportunity to see sustainability and scientific advancements in action!

The 2025 Moses Lake Carp Classic returns this Saturday, May 17th, at Connelly Park in Moses Lake. This annual bowfishing tournament is more than just a competition — it’s a community-powered conservation effort.

On Saturday, May 3, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) hosted a Ripple Effect Workshop at Royal City High School. The event brought together 14 landowners from the Lower Crab Creek area to learn about available conservation programs and share ideas for improving land management.

On April 2nd, partners from the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) and Aspect Consulting conducted field sampling for the Upper Crab Creek and Rocky Ford Spring Phosphorus Transport Study. Britton Baker (CBCD) and Stephen Bartlett (Aspect) were out in the field gathering data to support this important effort.

Mark your calendars for May 3, 2025, and join us for the FREE Ripple Effect Workshop at the Royal City High School. Learn about Lower Crab Creek, water quality, funding opportunities, and conservation practices that benefit your farm and ranch. This is your chance to share concerns, ask questions, and connect with fellow producers and CBCD staff.

We are excited to announce that another significant milestone has been reached for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP). The second OGWRP system, known as EL 86.4, is now receiving surface water through the Columbia Basin Project.

The data collected through the Columbia Basin Conservation District's (CBCD) Groundwater Monitoring Program serves as a critical tool for assessing and informing the implementation of local conservation efforts and sustainable water use in the basin.

Side by side with the Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID), CBCD was invited to meet with several members of Washington State’s congressional delegation, federal committee members, and agency leadership on March 2nd and 3rd to advocate for the advancement of the Columbia Basin Project, including the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP).

Columbia Basin Conservation District is proud to partner with Vanguard Academy in celebrating their incredible student-led garden and worm bin projects! Join us on Thursday, April 17, from 6–7 PM at Vanguard Academy in Moses Lake for an inspiring, hands-on evening focused on conservation, creativity, and community.