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Renaming of Grand Coulee Dam Pump Generating Plant in Honor of former Commissioner John W. Keys, III

The Bureau of Reclamation hosted a dedication ceremony on May 12, 2009 to rename the Grand Coulee Dam Pump-Generating Plant in honor of former Commissioner John W. Keys, III who was tragically killed in a plane crash May 30, 2008. Complete Story

 

 

New Handbook Translates Complex Water Right Information for Washington Citizens

Local Non-Profit Offers Free Guide Aimed at Demystifying Water Rights

February 9, 2009 Wenatchee, WA-- The non-profit, Washington Rivers Conservancey (WRC) has released a handbook to assist landowners and others with gaining a better understanding of Washington water law and water rights. The Landowners' Guide to Washington Water Rights explains what it means to have water rights, options for changing and transferring water rights, details on avoiding reliquishment, and various options and opportunities that are available to help landowners voluntarily and collaboratively conserve and protect Washington's water resources. The handbook will be a helpful tool for irrigators, realtors, watershed planners, conservation districts, policymakers, and others. Visit WA Rivers Conservancy (WRC) Website

 

FY2010 Budget Request

Some of the major water-related highlights of the President's budget outline follow. The Department of Agriculture would receive $268, in addition to the $27.68 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which also included $700M in mandatory farm disaster assistance. The FY2010 budget includes $119M through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the U.S. Forest Service to acquire easements on forested lands under development pressure to protect air and water quality and provide habitat for threatened or endangered species. Complete Story

 

Stimulus package helps BPA build

Thanks in part to new borrowing authority contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law last month by President Obama, BPA has decided to build a major new transmission project – the McNary-John Day 500-kilovolt transmission line. Complete Story

 

The power of the Snake River dams

In the 1960s and early 1970s, the federal government built four large dams on the Snake River in the Federal Columbia River Power System. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates these dams, and BPA markets the power they generate. (page 2) Complete Story

 

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE - 2020 AND BEYOND

At the request of the 2007 Legislature, WSDA used an industry-guided method to develop a statewide strategic plan for Washington agriculture. Carried out during 2008, the project sought input on the present conditions and future challenges of agriculture from as many industry segments as possible. Agriculture is a geographically encompassing and product-diverse industry, so the details that emerged do not apply equally to all segments. However, there is wide agreement on key priorities. Detailed justifications for recommendations and proposals for specific potential future actions are included within this strategic plan. Complete Story with a link to PDF of Strategic Plan for Agriculture - 2020 and Beyond

 

State issues water use permits to Quincy area

By John Trumbo
Tri-City Herald
Posted March 19, 2009

QUINCY — Farmers, fish and cities in the Quincy Basin can expect to see liquid gold start flowing into their communities after the state Department of Ecology announced it will issue up to 90 new water use permits. Complete Story

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