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April: Sampling has begun, with thirteen testing sites around
the valley. Samples are taken weekly, usually on Wednesdays, and
brought back to our lab for turbidity analysis. We are also collecting
flow data at some sites. Contact us if you have any questions about
our procedures, sites, and/or results.
February 21st: KCWP staff will be out and about in the next
few months, meeting with various groups and integrating their views
into our program. Of course, you can come see us in person anytime
you'd like, but if you're interested, please consider visitng one
of our upcoming booths or hearing one of our presentations.
:March 7, 8:30-4:00 pm. E3 conference focusing on the legislature's
Environment-Education-Economy Program. Held at the fairgrounds.
More info.
: March 27, 8:30-2:00 Elementary Ag Day.
:March 28, 6-9 pm. Yakima Basin Fish & Wildlife Recovery
Board outreach program for Yakima River enthusiasts, especially
guides and anglers. Held at the fairgrounds. More
info.
January 17th: Our application for finanacial assistance
from the Washington State Deaprtment of Ecology's 319 non-point
water quality program ranked #7 in the state.
Funding for your on-farm BMP projects should be available by fall.
Turn your application in now, and we'll contact you when the money
is available. Follow the link below for your application.
January 2nd: Irrigation district rates for participation
in the KCWP remain at 50 cents per acre for 2008. This rate has
not increased since the KCWP was first formed by the irrigation
providers.
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