Volume 15 Issue 7 July/August WA
The history of the Wenatchee Reclamation District reaches back to the end of the 19th century, and some of its infrastructure—including wooden pipes and flumes— dates back to the early…
Volume 15 Issue 6 June WA
In our cover story this month, we speak with Kelton Montgomery, the manager of Cascade Irrigation District in Ellensburg. He updates us on infrastructure needs, funding efforts, the complications of…
Volume 15 Issue 5 May WA
This month, I’d like to give special recognition to Fred Ziari on the 40th anniversary of the founding of his company, IRZ Engineering & Consulting. As you’ll read in this issue’s cover story, Mr. Ziari is an inspiring…
Volume 15 Issue 4 Apr WA
This month, I have the pleasure of featuring not just one but two of my good friends on our cover. Chuck Freeman is departing Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) after 15 years as secretary/district…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar WA
While he has been the manager of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID) since 2021, John O’Callaghan brings more than three decades of experience on the Columbia Basin…
Volume 15 Issue 2 Feb WA
With experience in the state government, the state legislature, and numerous industry associations, Mike Schwisow is perfectly positioned to be an advocate for Washington State…
Volume 15 Issue 1 Jan WA
Lori Brady, the general manager of the Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, is a longtime friend of Irrigation Leader, and this month, we are able to catch up with her as…
Volume 14 Issue 10 Nov/Dec WA
My good friend Mr. Chris Duke, the new manager of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Columbia-Cascades Area Office (CCAO), is a Reclamation veteran, with more than three…
Volume 14 Issue 9 October WA
Modernizing an irrigation district is a daunting process that requires planning, analysis, permitting, funding, and construction. Helping to make that process more manageable…
Volume 14 Issue 8 September WA
After more than 40 years at the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District (YTID), 25 of which as its manager, Rick Dieker is preparing to retire. I’ve known Mr. Dieker for years now and have…