Save the Date: 2026 Crab Creek Summit & Farmer Field Days
- Columbia Basin Conservation District
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Crab Creek Summit, taking place on May 28, 2026, at the Wanapum Heritage Center. This annual gathering brings together landowners, conservation partners, and community members to collaborate on solutions that support a healthy and resilient Crab Creek watershed.
The day will feature a mix of presentations, discussions, and opportunities to connect with partners working across the watershed. Attendees can expect to hear updates on efforts in the Upper Crab Creek area, participate in collaborative roundtable conversations with agencies and Tribal partners, and explore booths and demonstrations during the midday break. The Summit will also include time for open discussion, giving participants a chance to share ideas and perspectives, and will conclude with a look at the state of agriculture and a call to action from local leadership. Lunch will be provided!
The official 2026 Crab Creek Summit t-shirt design has dropped! Shirts will be available for purchase exclusively at the Summit on May 28th. If you have your eye on one, you will have to join us in person.
Following the Summit, attendees are invited to continue the conversation in the field with two Farmer Field Days:
May 29, 2026, at Royal Family Farming near Royal City - Dairy Tour
May 30, 2026, at Cloudview Farm near Ephrata - Soil Health
These hands-on field days will give participants a firsthand look at conservation practices in action on working farms. Attendees will explore how local producers are implementing innovative approaches to improve water use efficiency, enhance habitat, and support sustainable agriculture.
Last year’s Summit was full of inspiring discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on learning. You can read all about the highlights in our article: Crab Creek Summit: Past, Present & Future of a Vital Watershed.
Left: CBCD staff at the Wanapum Heritage Center for the 2025 Crab Creek Summit. Right: Participants enjoy a hands-on field day at the 2025 Crab Creek Summit, with one attendee proudly wearing last year’s Crab Creek Summit t-shirt.
Stay tuned, and save the date to join us for this multi-day event focused on collaboration, learning, and stewardship in the Crab Creek watershed. We hope to see you there!
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