Volume 9 Issue 6 June Washington Edition 2018
The Columbia Basin Project, the Washington State Water Resources Association, and the Reclamation community lost a tremendous advocate, historian, and legal giant with the passing of Richard Lemargie. Very few people achieve the level of respect and reverence that Richard had. A few well-chosen words would clarify an issue, help define a plan, and generally […]
Tony Jantzer of Icicle and Peshastin Irrigation Districts
In August 2017, the Jack Creek Wildfire ran rampant through the Cascade Range in Washington State, leaving thousands of acres of land destroyed and impenetrable by water. Due to the lack of absorption, the Icicle and Peshastin Irrigation Districts have been taxed with accommodating the higherthan-normal-level runoff captured in Eight Mile Dam, adding stress to […]
Volume 9 Issue 5 May Washington Edition 2018
Creating reservoirs for irrigation and municipal water supplies was once a question of engineering and funding. Now, with competing environmental interests, reduced federal investment, and changing infrastructure priorities, water storage proponents must doggedly pursue permitting and funding. Additionally, educating local and regional groups about irrigation for political support is a new reality. This issue […]
A Case Study in Extending Canal Life at the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District
With water being a vital component of agricultural life in the Columbia basin, the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID) has lined its canals to help minimize water loss and deliver water to the farmlands that need it. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] QCBID is one of three irrigation districts operating the Columbia Basin Project, which brings water resources […]
Volume 9 Issue 4 April Washington Edition 2018
This issue of Irrigation Leader magazine is dedicated to our third international Irrigation Education Tour and our second trip to Australia. Many thanks are due to the wonderful participants who took time from their professional lives to join us and to our sponsors, Rubicon, Alligare, and International Water Screens, for making the tour possible. […]
Washington State Water Resources Association Honors Mike Schwisow
This past December at the Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA) Annual Conference, WSWRA past President Dave Solem presented the association’s Distinguished Service Award to Michael Schwisow in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the irrigation and water resources community. Mr. Solem noted, “Mike is highly respected and liked by those he works with. He […]
Revell Takes the Helm as WSWRA President
The Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA) board of directors elected Scott Revell as WSWRA president at its annual conference last December in Spokane, Washington. Mr. Revell has served on the WSWRA board for the past 5 years and was the vice president for 2 years. WSWRA Executive Director Tom Myrum said, “I look forward […]
Volume 9 Issue 3 March Washington Edition 2018
In today’s workplace, employee and customer safety is job number 1. Irrigation districts are no different. With miles of canals, fast-flowing water, heavy machinery, potent chemicals, and the potential for isolated working conditions, irrigation district managers must contend with a number of challenges to ensure the safety of their workers and the people they […]
The Value of Redundant Systems in the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District
Natural disasters are a prime example of the need for proper emergency planning and contingencies. Floods and wildfires can devastate the infrastructure of local towns, farms, and irrigation systems. Electrical power lines and stations are particularly vulnerable, and loss of electricity can cripple an irrigation district’s ability to manage its canals. The QuincyColumbia Basin Irrigation […]
Volume 9 Issue 2 February Washington Edition 2018
Successful crisis management requires preparation,foresight, and the ability to act quickly and decisively. In this issue of the Washington State edition of Irrigation Leader magazine, we speak to leaders from the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID) and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (TCID) about averting a crisis when Mother Nature creates a challenge. QCBID is […]