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“On agreeing to the Baumgartner amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.”
This amendment adds the Columbia Basin Project in Washington state to the Western Waters Regional Conservation Area. This ensures that this large irrigation system is included in the water conservation programs established by the larger Farm Bill.
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“On agreeing to the Baumgartner amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.”
This amendment adds the Columbia Basin Project in Washington state to the Western Waters Regional Conservation Area. This ensures that this large irrigation system is included in the water conservation programs established by the larger Farm Bill.
The Columbia Basin Project is one of the largest irrigation systems in the United States; including it in this conservation area ensures that its specific needs for water efficiency and infrastructure are addressed by new federal programs.
Farmers, ranchers, and water managers in central Washington state who rely on the Columbia Basin Project for irrigation and water delivery.