In thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Moses Lake Watershed Council, we have been able to support several initiatives and events...

This year’s Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA) Annual Conference will take place in Moses Lake, October 8–10, 2025, at the Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel. WALPA, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Washington’s lakes. The association brings together more than 1,200 participants from across the state, including lakeside residents, recreationists, scientists, educators, and local agencies.

Last week, the Moses Lake Watershed Council (MLWC) hosted the annual State of Our Lake meeting, bringing together community members, local agencies, and partners to share updates on the health and management of Moses Lake. Nearly 50 people, both in person and online, joined the discussion, reflecting the strong community commitment to a healthy Moses Lake.

The lake’s water quality is judged from MLIRD’s sampling at six main lake sites twice per month during spring-summer, including lower Parker Horn, South Lake, lower Pelican Horn, and lower, middle, and upper Rocky Ford Arm. These six sites represent 91% of the total lake area, not including middle Pelican and upper Parker, which are also sampled, as well as inflows.

For many people, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. But in the Columbia Basin, it’s also the best time to think about your lawn. Whether you’re starting fresh or overseeding to fill in bare patches, early September offers the ideal conditions for planting grass that will thrive through the seasons ahead.

The Moses Lake Watershed Council invites you to attend the 4th Annual State of Our Lake community meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers (401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake). An online option will also be available.

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is creating a 2026 CBCD calendar featuring local photos from Grant and Adams Counties! Community members are invited to submit their best shots showcasing our landscapes, agriculture, water, wildlife, and the people who make our region special.

In thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Moses Lake Watershed Council, we have been able to support several initiatives and events...

Looking for a free, fun, and educational activity to keep the kids busy this summer? We’ve got you covered!

If you have been out on or around Moses Lake recently, you may have noticed an unusual and exciting sight. Around ten pairs of Clark’s Grebes have been spotted nesting along the shoreline.

The Grant County Healthy Lakes Blue-Green Algae Tracker is back online for another season, keeping the community informed about algae conditions on Moses Lake. First launched in July 2023, the Healthy Lakes Tracker is an interactive, online map that helps residents, visitors, and recreationists stay up to date on potential blue-green algae blooms at key public access points around Moses Lake.

The 2025 Moses Lake Carp Classic proved once again that a little wind and rain can’t dampen Eastern Washington’s competitive spirit. Held at Connelly Park in Moses Lake on May 17th, there was a great turnout of 27 boats and 73 participants, ready to take on the elements and each other. By the end of the day, participants had removed 351 carp, totaling an incredible 3,400 pounds of invasive fish removed from Moses Lake.

The 2025 Moses Lake Carp Classic returns this Saturday, May 17th, at Connelly Park in Moses Lake. This annual bowfishing tournament is more than just a competition — it’s a community-powered conservation effort.

On Saturday, May 3, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) hosted a Ripple Effect Workshop at Royal City High School. The event brought together 14 landowners from the Lower Crab Creek area to learn about available conservation programs and share ideas for improving land management.

On April 2nd, partners from the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) and Aspect Consulting conducted field sampling for the Upper Crab Creek and Rocky Ford Spring Phosphorus Transport Study. Britton Baker (CBCD) and Stephen Bartlett (Aspect) were out in the field gathering data to support this important effort.

In thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Moses Lake Watershed Council, we have been able to support several initiatives and events...

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) with grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology, is providing eligible la

Work on the Moses Lake Phosphorus Mitigation Project is set to resume this spring, with the second round of lake treatment scheduled to begi

In thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Moses Lake Watershed Council, we have been able to support several initiatives and events...

On Friday, March 7th, key partners and consultants gathered in person and online for the kickoff meeting of the Columbia Basin Groundwater C