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Irrigation Efficiencies Program - Okanogan CD
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Okanogan Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
Yes
Technical and cost-share assistance to support forest health
Overview
Description:
Washington’s Irrigation Efficiencies Grant Program (IEGP) restores instream flows in rivers and streams determined to not have enough water for fish populations and other competing needs.
The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) works with conservation districts to provide financial incentives – up to 85 percent of total project costs – to landowners willing to install irrigation systems that save water.
The water saved helps increase the stream flow in tributaries where ESA (Endangered Species Act)-listed species will benefit. And, in most cases, the more efficient irrigation systems lead to increased crop production due to reduced water stress. For more information check out the program factsheet: https://www.okanogancd.org/_files/ugd/a75605_16e802f2c08a4cc88d86cd24e58ab0f5.pdf
Eligibility:
Eligible participants must have valid water rights in one of 16 identified fish-critical basins.
Financial benefit:
Cost-share available for eligible projects dependent on current funding
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
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