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Irrigation Program - Columbia CD
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Program level:
State, Local
Provider:
Columbia Conservation District, Washington State Conservation Commission
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Restore instream flows for endangered salmonid populations and address on-farm water use efficiency with assistance.
Overview
Description:
To receive assistance, landowners must:
- Install a more efficient irrigation system
- Manage irrigation system to maximize water conservation (use qualified best management practices - BMP's)
- Measure water usage continuously.
- Maintain records of water usage.
- Install a fish screen on the irrigation water diversion within twelve months.
- Agree to compliance inspections when proper notice is given.
Enroll a portion of the water savings into the Washington State Trust Water Rights Program.
BMP's that qualify for funding are:
- Irrigation system (Sprinklers)
- Irrigation water conveyance (Pipelines)
- Irrigation water management
- Pumping plant for water control
- Tail water recovery
- Structure for water control
- Water well
- Water flow measuring devices
Eligibility:
None required.
Financial benefit:
The landowner/water right holder can receive up to 85% cost share, although the exact amount of cost share is determined in part by the percentage of the saved water put into the Trust Water Rights Program.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
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