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Exciting Changes are Happening at Lower Peninsula Park

Nov 42 min read

Exciting Changes are Happening at Lower Peninsula Park

On Wednesday, October 23rd, our staff teamed up with the City of Moses Lake to create a demonstration garden featuring low-water plants...

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Moses Lake Watershed Council

Oct 91 min read

Fall 2024 Newsletter

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

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The 2024 State of Our Lake: A Great Success

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Oct 72 min read

The 2024 State of Our Lake: A Great Success

On Monday, September 16th, the Moses Lake Watershed Council and the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), along with our partner...

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The 2024 Dry Falls Floodfest Was One to Remember

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Jul 231 min read

The 2024 Dry Falls Floodfest Was One to Remember

On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) made a splash at Floodfest 2024. Our dedicated team,...

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Moses Lake Watershed Council

Jul 221 min read

Summer 2024 Newsletter

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

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Moses Lake Watershed Council

May 242 min read

Yarely - A play to remember

On May 18th, the Moses Lake Watershed Council and the Columbia Basin Conservation District along with their partner organizations brought...

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Moses Lake Watershed Council

Apr 191 min read

Save the Date: State of the Lake 2024

September 16, 2024. Details and more information about this event coming soon!

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Ronnie Sawyer, CBCD

Apr 191 min read

The Phosphorus Mitigation Project

Work on the Moses Lake Phosphorus Mitigation Project began the first week of April. The storage tanks for Eutrosorb WC, a liquid...

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Efforts Underway to Protect and Restore Grebes Nesting Areas

Ronnie Sawyer, CBCD

Apr 181 min read

Efforts Underway to Protect and Restore Grebes Nesting Areas

Moses Lake and the Columbia Basin, furnish critical nesting habitats for both Western and Clark's Grebes. Grebes are known for their...

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THE 7TH ANNUAL WSU GRANT-ADAMS MASTER GARDENERS & COLUMBIA BASIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT ECO-GARDENING SYMPOSIUM

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Apr 161 min read

THE 7TH ANNUAL WSU GRANT-ADAMS MASTER GARDENERS & COLUMBIA BASIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT ECO-GARDENING SYMPOSIUM

April 20, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm. The main theme for this year is all about water savings. The symposium will address the water situation

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Gene Welch

Apr 13 min read

Gene's Corner: HABs and Climate Change

Several reports indicate that HABs (harmful algal blooms) are increasing in lakes throughout the world. A recent investigation showed that

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$3.1 Million Water Quality Improvement Project on Moses Lake is Moving Forward

Ronnie Sawyer, CBCD

Feb 52 min read

$3.1 Million Water Quality Improvement Project on Moses Lake is Moving Forward

The $3.1 million water quality improvement project planned for the Rocky Ford Arm of Moses Lake took a big step forward in January. The...

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CBCD Requests Comments on 2024 Phosphorus Mitigation Project

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Sep 19, 20233 min read

CBCD Requests Comments on 2024 Phosphorus Mitigation Project

About the Project In 2024, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is planning to implement a $3.1 million pilot project to...

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Jacob Towne, CBCD

Sep 5, 20231 min read

State of the Lake 2023

The Moses Lake Watershed Council is hosting its 2nd Annual State of the Lake on September 19, 2023, at the Moses Lake City Hall at 6:30...

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Request for Proposals: Rocky Ford Arm Sediment Sequestration & Mitigation - Moses Lake, WA

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Aug 7, 20231 min read

Request for Proposals: Rocky Ford Arm Sediment Sequestration & Mitigation - Moses Lake, WA

Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking professional services from qualified contractors for the purpose of reducing...

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Jacob Towne, CBCD

Jun 2, 20232 min read

A Carp Classic to Remember

The 2023 Moses Lake Carp Classic was held at Connelly Park on Saturday, June 20th. The weather was perfect for fishing: calm waters and...

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First Annual Desert Lawns & Landscapes Seminar raises awareness of water conservation opportunities

Moses Lake Watershed Council

May 19, 20231 min read

First Annual Desert Lawns & Landscapes Seminar raises awareness of water conservation opportunities

On May 6th, the Moses Lake Watershed Council held its first annual Desert Lawns and Landscapes Seminar. Presentations were provided by...

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Vanguard students develop new and innovative solutions to help improve Moses Lake's water quality

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Apr 17, 20232 min read

Vanguard students develop new and innovative solutions to help improve Moses Lake's water quality

On March 21st, the Moses Lake Watershed Council (MLWC) meeting was held at Moses Lake School District’s Vanguard Academy where sixty-plus...

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Jacob Towne, CBCD

Oct 28, 20223 min read

2022 State of the Lake

The waters of Moses Lake are the heart of our community, and the preservation of the lake for present and future generations was one of...

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Join us for our 1st Annual "State of Our Lake" Meeting on Sept. 20th

Moses Lake Watershed Council

Aug 25, 20221 min read

Join us for our 1st Annual "State of Our Lake" Meeting on Sept. 20th

Join the Moses Lake Watershed Council and our members on Tues., September 20th at 6:30 pm for the Moses Lake Watershed Council's 1st...

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