:: Mission, Objectives & Activities

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Who we are
The Kittitas County Water Purveyors (KCWP) is a voluntary effort by area irrigation water providers to address issues affecting irrigated agriculture and participate in water quality and endangered species efforts in Kittitas County.

Members of the Kittitas County Water Purveyors include the Kittitas Reclamation District, Cascade Irrigation District, Ellensburg Water Company, West Side Irrigating Company, other irrigation entities and private water rights holders who collectively serve more than 91,000 acres of irrigated farmland in Kittitas County.

KCWP Mission
To foster the beneficial use of irrigation water, encourage sound water management, & advocate water storage development, In support of agriculture, water quality & wildlife habitat.

Objectives
1. Water Quality Assessment: Assess water quality of tributaries, irrigation diversions and agricultural return flows.
2. CWA Compliance: Participate in local and regional efforts that support Clean Water Act compliance for water purveyors and agriculture.
3. ESA Compliance: Participate in Resource Recovery efforts that support Endangered Species Act compliance.
4. Outreach & Education: Conduct outreach and educational efforts with water purveyors, landowners and the public in support of the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
5. Collaboration : Collaborate with irrigation entities, conservation districts and others interested in similar objectives.

Activities
The KCWP have participated in numerous planning and implementation activities in the Yakima River Basin, including watershed planning, water quality total maximum daily load processes for turbidity and bacteria, habitat enhancement through fish passage projects, water sotrage discussions and other water-related efforts.

The KCWP have prepared several publications to share information on water quality, water supply and wildlife habitat, including:

The Water Line, to share information on water issues related to water purveyors and irrigated agriculture.
The Ditch Line, for irrigation district employees.

Other materials and information, such as water quality reports and monitoring data are also available on this website or by contacting us directly.