VOICE OF THE PROJECT |2017 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER | VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9

VOICE OF THE PROJECT Supporting the Columbia Basin Project since 1964.

IN THIS ISSUE

02 BURMAN CONFIRMED AS RECLAMATION COMMISSIONER 02 FROM THE CHAIR 04 FUTURE OF TAX REFORM AND CONNECTION TO INFRASTRUCTURE 05 CBDL NEWS AND UPDATES 06 CBDL REPRESENTED AT NWRA AND WSWRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 07 UPCOMING EVENTS 08 CONTINUING THE LEGACY: CONFERENCE SEES ANOTHER SENATE ELECTIONS SWING YEAR OF SUCCESS 09 ABOUT THE COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT MAJORITY TO DEMOCRATS, 10 JOIN US IN SHAPING OUR FUTURE, BECOME A MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE REORGANIZATION FOLLOWS Mike Schwisow, Director of Government Relations, CBDL

ive State Senate seats were on the ballot in November, which was unusually large for an off-year election. Polit- F ical pundits agreed that four seats were safe. The 45th District seat (Kirkland, Woodinville) was up for grabs in what has been considered a swing district.

The race between Republican Jinyoung Englund and Democrat became the most expensive Senate campaign in

State history with over $5.8 million spent. The outcome of the

PERMIT NO. 7 NO. PERMIT General mirrored the Primary where Dhingra won.

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2017 OFFICERS

Kevin Lyle, Chair, Othello Jeff Schibel, Vice Chair, Odessa Orman Johnson, Past Chair, Connell Jake Wollman Jr., Treasurer, Warden Clark Kagele, Secretary, Odessa Matt Hawley, Pasco Mark Stedman, Davenport Dale Pomeroy, Warden

2017 TRUSTEES

Alice Parker, Royal City Andy Erickson, Moses Lake Benjamin Leavitt, Warden Bernard Erickson, Ritzville Chet Pedersen, Quincy Chip Dobson, Mattawa Sen. , new Chair of the Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee David Stevens, Wilson Creek Eli Stahl, Ritzville JJ Danz, Mesa Joe Gross, Marlin THE RESULTS resources and parks issues had a separate John Moody, Ephrata committee. John Preston, Warden Mark Booker, Othello The Senate has a 25-24 majority/minori- Michele Kiesz, Ritzville ty, but Democrats now have the 25. The The new Democratic majority restruc- Mike LaPlant, Ephrata House and Senate were in Olympia in tured that approach. A new five-member Milton Johnston, Ellensburg November for Committee Assembly for Economic Development & Technology Reid Phillips, Ritzville Richard Stevens, Soap Lake working sessions in preparation for 2018. Committee will be chaired by Sen. Marilyn Rick Miller, Pasco The Senate Democratic Caucus met to Chase of Shoreline. Sen. Chase was rank- Roger Hartwig, Ritzville make plans for Committee structure and ing minority member of the former Ag William Wagoner, Quincy appoint Chairs. Party priorities are often Committee who has an interest in eco- STAFF reflected in Committee structure. Leg- nomic development in rural . islator expertise, interest and seniority Ranking Minority Member will be Sen. Vicky Scharlau, Executive Director are reflected in Committee Chairs. Those Sharon Brown of Kennewick. Mike Schwisow, Dir. of Government Relations Kris Polly, Federal Advocate decisions have a direct effect on success Sara Higgins, Assistant Director or failure of legislation. Committee Chairs Ag and water quantity issues will be in Kate Taylor, Logistics Manager control the Committee’s agenda and what the jurisdiction of the new five-member Katlyn Straub, Communications Manager bills are heard or brought up for a vote. Agriculture, Water, Natural Resource & Lacey Price, Operations Manager Debbie Sands, Business Manager Parks Committee. The Chair will be Sen. Tess Neshem, Program Assistant Senate Democrats made changes to Kevin Van De Wege who is a Port Angeles Julie Brezicha, Communications & Logistics Committees that consider bills of inter- firefighter and paramedic serving his first Assistant est to Washington’s agriculture. Under term following five in the House. Other Republican majority most ag and water Democrats will be Sen. John McCoy of issues were handled by the Agriculture, Tulalip and Sen. of Maury CONNECT WITH US! Water, Trade & Economic Development Island -- also new Senate Majority Leader. @ColumbiaBasinDevelopmentLeague Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Warnick The two Republicans on the Committee #ColumbiaBasinProject of Moses Lake. The 11-member Commit- are Sen. Judy Warnick of Moses Lake and tee had broad subject matter jurisdiction, Sen. of Sunnyside. Warnick www.cbdl.org l 509.782.9442 including economic development and will be Ranking Minority Member. water quantity and quality issues. Natural

VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER l 2 FROM THE CBDL CHAIR, BRENDA BURMAN CONFIRMED AS KEVIN LYLE RECLAMATION COMMISSIONER As 2017 quickly draws to a close, n November 16, Brenda Burman tal Affairs and as the Deputy Assistant I’m reflecting on of Arizona was confirmed by the Secretary. Most recently, Burman has what has been a O U.S. Senate as the U.S. Depart- been serving as the Director of Water successful year ment of the Interior Bureau of Reclama- Policy for Arizona’s Salt River Project. for the League, tion Commissioner. She makes history as Prior to that, she worked for the Met- yielding much the first-ever woman to lead the Bureau. ropolitan Water District of Southern progress in ad- League Chair, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zin- California, The Nature Conservancy, and vancing critical Kevin Lyle ke said, “Finally! After more than 142 U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. Project initia- days, I’m excited to welcome Brenda tives and generating an active under- Burman to lead the Bureau of Reclama- “I am deeply honored for the opportuni- standing of the Project’s importance. tion. Brenda is a veteran of the Bureau ty to lead this organization,” said Brenda and her extensive experience on water Burman after being confirmed. “The em- This year, the League advocated for fur- projects across the country will be an in- ployees of Reclamation are dedicated to thering Project sustainability and devel- opment, specifically pushing for funding for the Odessa Ground Water Replace- ment Program (OGWRP). Efforts includ- ed many meetings with elected officials “I’M DEEPLY HONORED FOR and Project partners in Olympia and Washington D.C. A multi-stakeholder THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD letter campaign was launched informing THIS ORGANIZATION.” state and federal elected officials and agencies on a range of topics.

The League unveiled a new short documentary film about the Project, represented stakeholders at events, and credible asset for the Department. After working through the most difficult water hosted another successful Conference senseless and unprecedented hold-ups issues and managing water in the West. and 53rd Annual Meeting. There’s no in the Senate, we can finally move for- I look forward to working with Secretary question your membership dollars are ward with key water projects across the Zinke, the Administration, and our many being put to good use and there still is country.” partners, contractors and customers to much to do! solve our most pressing water issues.” In 2018, with your help, the League will Bringing decades of water policy exper- The League supported Burman’s con- continue a focused effort to advocate tise, Burman is highly qualified to lead firmation shortly after her nomination for policies that support the Columbia the federal government’s top water and is looking forward to seeing where Basin Project and continued, incremen- agency. As Zinke mentioned, she is not her vision takes the Bureau. As Project tal development. If you aren’t a mem- new to the Bureau, as she previously infrastructure is aging, an aquifer is ber, consider joining us for 2018. And, served in multiple capacities within the depleting, and full development still on for those who are members, thank you Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) the horizon, it is a critical time for water for continuing the legacy! during the George W. Bush administra- policy and Burman’s energy and exper- tion, as Reclamation’s Deputy Commis- tise – especially on the West’s water sioner for External and Intergovernmen- issues – is encouraging.

3 l VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER THE FUTURE OF TAX REFORM AND ITS CONNECTION TO INFRASTRUCTURE

Annick Miller Rivera, Senior Policy Advisor, Water Strategies

ovember marked the beginning of the first meaningful attempt to N overhaul the federal tax code since 1986. Both the House and Senate have passed separate versions of tax reform bills; the House tax bill, H.R.1, passed mid-November, and the Senate version passed in the early morning hours on December 2. The chambers are headed to conference committee to iron out a compromise and create a single piece of legislation that can gain support in both

CBDL CONTINUES TO WORK WITH ITS DELEGATION TO ENSURE COLUMBIA BASIN PRIORITIES ARE REPRESENTED.

House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), center, is welcomed by House Republicans as they arrive to speak to the media following a vote on the GOP tax bill, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Source: The Washington Times; AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) the House and Senate before it is put on the President’s desk. Both Washington reform bill movement to ensure that the of Reclamation Project Streamlining Act, State Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty final version of the tax reform bill doesn’t which applies the water project develop- Murray have been appointed to the tax negatively impact financing tools for wa- ment process used by the U.S. Army Corps bill conference committee, ensuring that ter infrastructure. of Engineers under the Water Resources Washington State’s voice will be repre- Reform Development Act of 2014 to the sented. Any potential funding component to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. infrastructure will especially rely on the As of this writing, both the House and success of the tax bill to ensure econom- Overall, lawmakers are slowly laying the Senate versions maintain the tax-exempt ic development and new revenues (such groundwork to move an infrastructure status of municipal bonds and eliminate as repatriating taxes on overseas corpo- package next year and the CBDL continues advance refunding bonds. However, the rate earnings). In addition to the funding to work with its delegation to ensure that House bill additionally eliminates pri- component, both chambers have been when an infrastructure package is ready vate activity bonds. Water Strategies and moving forward several regulatory reform to move the priorities of the Columbia CBDL staff are closely monitoring the tax bills. One of these bills includes Bureau Basin priorities are represented.

VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER l 4 CBDL NEWS AND UPDATES

WASHINGTON GROWN EPISODE SEGMENT ON CBDL AND PROJECT

The Columbia Basin Project was fea- tured in Washington Grown’s De- cember 6 episode – a local television program airing each weekend on KOMO (), KSPS (Eastern Wash- ington), and KIMA/KEPR (Yakima/Pas- co) that tells the story of how Wash- ington’s approximately 300 different crops contribute to meals, culture, the economy, and the global community. League Executive Director Vicky Schar- lau was interviewed in the segment, where she shared about the Columbia Basin Project and the League’s role in advocating for Project maintenance and sustainable development. With an educational purpose, the Washington Grown program explores a number of different aspects of agriculture and the resulting products that make it to our tables in a fun, relatable manner. DOCUMENTARY “WAITING FOR WATER” Thank you to HUGE SUCCESS all of our film Go to www.wagrown.com and click on contributors including: “menu” to find episodes. The League’s short film documentary, Waiting for Water, premiered at the 2017 Conference & 53rd Annual Meeting. It has already been shown at EXECUTIVE state and national water policy conferences, service clubs, other asso- PRODUCER ciation meetings, and hopefully, a screen near you! Waiting for Water Columbia Basin follows a family of farmers in the Columbia Basin region—a land of great Development potential, against a backdrop of challenges—to share the story of the Co- League QUOTE OF THE MONTH lumbia Basin Project. Keep the story alive by sharing the documentary on social media, at your local service clubs, in the classrooms, and with your PRODUCER family and friends. By sharing this documentary, you help to inform and WHEN WE CHANGE THE Warden Hutterian secure the future benefit of the Project for our region, state, and nation. CONVERSATION, WE Brethren CHANGE THE If you are interested in supporting the cost of distribution or you would UNDERWRITERS FUTURE. like a hard copy, please email [email protected]. You can also learn more McCain Foods and watch the film on the League website www.cbdl.org/support/film. Skone & Connors ­—Author, Juanita Brown This film informs, engages, inspires, and is appropriate for viewers of all Roger Thieme ages.

5 l VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER CBDL REPRESENTED AT NWRA AND WSWRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

eague Chair Kevin Lyle, Director of Hosted in Tucson, AZ, the NWRA 86th individual states of the Western Caucus Government Relations Mike Schwis- Annual Conference included keynote were outlined and included discussion: L ow, and Assistant Director Sara comments from both Alan Mikkelsen, drought contingency plan, historic preser- Higgins attended the back-to-back an- Acting Reclamation Commissioner (as vation, RRA, Streamlining processes, and nual conferences of the National Water Brenda Burman was confirmed during Water Smart. Resources Association (NWRA) and the Conference) and David Palumbo, Deputy Washington State Water Resources Asso- Reclamation Commissioner. Mikkelsen The long-term vision of the NWRA is to ciation (WSWRA). Both events provided shared that Reclamation has been an achieve sustainable water supply for all League representatives the opportunity afterthought in recent years and current beneficial uses in an economical and to network with attendees including pol- staff is working to rectify that, in addition environmentally responsible manner. As icymakers, key stakeholders, water issues to increasing funding for infrastructure. a member, the League stays apprised of advocates from across the state and na- Palumbo echoed his colleague in saying issues of importance to the Columbia Ba- tion, including from the Columbia Basin. that Reclamation understands it needs sin Project and is able to contribute to a Both conferences showcased the League’s to complete projects and prioritize aging unified voice on national water policy. new film Waiting for Water. infrastructure. Priority water issues in

RECLAMATION UNDERSTANDS IT NEEDS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIZE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Hosted at the Davenport Hotel in Spo- kane, WA, the WSWRA 72nd Annual Con- ference provided a packed agenda focused on water policy issues, changing dynamics in D.C. and Olympia, and a status update on the Columbia River Treaty. The confer- ence agenda included a review of how the Food Safety Modernization Act will impact water quality standards, testing methods, and irrigation district compliance. At- tendees also learned about the need and CBDL Board members and Director of Government Relations talk about water issues at NWRA Ecology process to be followed for updat- ing the Irrigation Systems Aquatic Pesti-

VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER l 6 UPCOMING EVENT

LEAGUE STAFF & BOARD MEMBERS HEAD TO STATE CAPITOL JANUARY 17-18, 2018 OLYMPIA, WA

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP ADVOCATE AT

WWW.CBDL.ORG Mike Schwisow was presented the WSWRA Distinguished Service Award

cides Permit renewal. Lorri Gray, Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Regional Director, was a headline speaker. She re- viewed staff changes taking place in Rec- lamation but was careful to note that talk of a Department of Interior reorganization is only talk. She strongly encouraged continued work toward having projects “shovel ready” in response to potential infrastructure funding that may be possi- ble following tax reform. Reclamation is also focused on water storage. Cultural resource management and compliance was a topic of great interest. A panel of speakers outlined related requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act and they shared opportunities for mit- igating negative impacts.

Noteworthy was the League’s Director of Government Relations, Mike Schwisow, was presented the WSWRA Distinguished Service Award.

7 l VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER CONTINUING THE LEGACY: 2017 LEAGUE CONFERENCE SEES ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS

early 200 people attended the Water, which has exceeded over 10,000 League’s 2017 Conference, held views on social media in a little over a N November 2 in Moses Lake, for a month. day focused on Columbia Basin Project information and updates. In keeping with Agenda items included updates from each the theme of the event, many presenta- of the three Project irrigation districts; an tions included an acknowledgement of update on Potholes Supplemental Feed the people and the passion credited with Route; information on Odessa Ground “continuing the legacy” of the Project. Water Replacement Program construc- Passion for the important work being tion, funding, and bridges; a review of the done, whether in the field, on the canal, last ten years of work at the Office of the at the Office of the Columbia River, or Columbia River, a Columbia River Treaty Palumbo with League Board and Executive Director Vicky Scharlau in a Reclamation office was repeatedly update; and federal and state government cited for the progress being made. Key- affairs updates. Survey responses indicat- were re-elected to another three-year note speaker, David Palumbo, U.S. Bureau ed that much was learned but the League term: Kevin Lyle (Othello), Jake Wollman, of Reclamation Deputy Commissioner of needed to continue to regularly provide Jr. (Warden), Chip Dobson (Mattawa), Operations, opened his comments stating updates and information on these and John Moody (Ephrata), Mark Booker (Oth- that he was “not mistaken about where other related topics. One survey response ello), Mike LaPlant (Ephrata), Benjamin the work gets done.” He clarified that he neatly summarized the messages of the Leavitt (Warden), and Roger Hartwig (Ritz- knew it wasn’t in D.C., but rather on the Conference: “There are more reasons to ville). Additionally, League Chair, Kevin ground. expand the Columbia Basin Project than Lyle, acknowledged outgoing Board Mem- just crop benefit.” bers Milt Johnston (Ellensburg) and David In response to attendee feedback, this Stevens (Wilson Creek) for their service. year marked a significant change in The League’s annual meeting and presen- format with the event beginning in the tation of awards immediately followed the The 2018 Conference will be held in Mo- morning rather than the afternoon. Addi- conference updates and information. ses Lake on Thursday, November 1, 2018. tionally, the 2017 Conference was notable for unveiling of the League’s new brand Current Board members whose terms and launch of its new film, Waiting for were set to expire at the end of the year

CBDL BOARD MEMBERS­—RE-ELECTED

Kevin Lyle John Moody Jake Wollman Mark Booker Chip Dobson Mike Iaplant Benjamin Leavitt Roger Hartwig

VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER l 8 SPECIAL HONORS

HONORARY LIFE MEMEBERSHIP PRESENTED TO ARLIE UPDEGRAVE

Arlie Updegrave was presented an Honorary Life Membership for demon- Nearly 200 attendees gathered to learn more about the Columbia Basin Project and its continued legacy strated support of the Columbia Basin Project. Well-known and respected in the Columbia Basin, Arlie moved to Moses Lake in 1952 and five years later he started Lad Irrigation with three partners. The company grew from one location in Moses Lake to three, including Othello and George in the 1980’s. Arlie sold his remaining share of the business through an Em- ployee Stock Ownership Plan in 2007. He credited his employees with the success of the business. David Palumbo talks with attendees after his keynote address

PERSEVERANCE AWARD GIVEN TO CONGRESSMAN DOC HASTINGS

Former Congressman Doc Hastings was presented with the Perseverance Award for demonstrated ability to carry on in support of the Columbia Basin Project, no matter the odds. The WSDA Director Derek Sandison shared an update on the Columbia River Treaty Congressman is also a League Honor- ary Member. He served in the Wash- ington House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1995, retiring in 2015.

Alice Parker presents former Rep. Doc Hastings with Perseverance Award

League Executive Director talks with Conference attendees about Project progress

9 l VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER ABOUT THE COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN PROJECT

Do you live, work, play, or eat in Washington? If yes, then the Columbia Basin Project impacts you and we invite you to join our efforts! Your support is critical to our work and our partnership helps ensure that the economic vitality of the Project will continue for you and for generations to come.

WHAT IS THE COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT?

It’s the largest federal reclamation project in U.S. history! Since 1948, the Project started pumping water to transform one million acres of desolate land in central-east- ern Washington into thriving communities: now generating over $4 billion in economic activity annually through agriculture and recreation, creating new habitats for wildlife, and much more!

WHAT IS THE COLUMBIA BASIN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE?

The League works toward a fully developed Columbia Basin Project that supports a ro- bust regional and state economy and quality of life through efficient, well-maintained, affordable infrastructure and sustainable environmental stewardship. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE WHY SHOULD I CARE? The Columbia Basin Development Our economy depends on agriculture and agriculture depends on the availability of League has a new look! Visit and water for its viability. But, now, all of this is threatened in parts of the Project. Aquifer explore our new website—here you’ll water serving several municipalities - and temporarily irrigating lands that have yet to find news and updates on what’s be reached by Project water - is depleting, plus, infrastructure is aging, and a plan to happening with the League and learn develop remaining acres of the Project needs to be outlined. how to invest, maintain, and support CBDL’s work. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? CBDL.ORG • Become a member of the Columbia Basin Development League! • Learn more by visiting our new website at www.cbdl.org! • Stay in-the-know by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter! • Spread the word! Like us on Facebook, and share the documentary!

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VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER l 10 JOIN US IN SHAPING OUR FUTURE! BECOME A MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE

The Columbia Basin Project needs your support—this Project is not possible without the generous contributions of our members!

Last year, the support of members helped fund:

• Advocacy in D.C. and Olympia to push for funding • “Waiting for Water” – a short documentary about the importance of the Columbia Basin Project • New website (www.cbdl.org) and brand to better promote the League as the voice of the Columbia Basin Project • Annual conference featuring Bureau of Reclamation Deputy Commis- sioner David Palumbo

In 2018, we hope to do even more, including:

• Wide distribution of the League’s new documentary (www.cbdl.org/ support/film/watch-the-documentary) • Continue advocacy in Olympia and D.C. • Continue pressure for funding to affordably transfer deep well land- owners from a depleting aquifer

JOIN THE COLUMBIA BASIN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TODAY!

Visit our website to download the membership form at www.cbdl.org/membership.

Or, call us anytime at 509.782.9442.

11 l VOICE OF THE PROJECT NEWSLETTER LEADERSHIP SUSTAINING Lamb Weston THANKS TO OUR JR Simplot Company PREMIER Warden Hutterian Brethren 2017 MEMBERS! Washington State Potato Commission

MAJOR Anderville Farms Inc-Ellensburg Grant County PUD Moses Lake -Warden Air Sunset Farms Inc Association of Washington Grigg Farms Service, Inc Big Bend Electric Cooperative Sutter Kunkle & Thompson PS Business H Lee Farms Inc Nancy Franz City of Othello Templin Farm Service Avista HDR Engineering Inc National Frozen Foods Connell 76 LLC Thomas Guderian Baird Orchards Helena Chemical Company Corporation - Moses Lake Evergreen Implement Tippett Company of Basic American Foods Hendrix Farms LLC National Frozen Foods Grant County Commissioners Washington LLC Bee Dee Farms Inc Henry Field Corporation - Quincy Tom Downs Farms Benedict Farm Hilmes Construction Inc Owl Lake LLC UNDERWRITER Treat Farms Berglund Farms Horning Bros LLC P&P Farms Triple C Land Company Adams County Board of Big Bend Ag Appraisals Isaak Brothers Pacific Northwest Waterways Underhill Farms Inc Commissioners Bill Watson Farms, Inc. ITC Services, Inc. Association Vernon & Marilyn Phillips Johnson Reaugh, LLC / Johnson Black Sands Irrigation District J&E Schafer Farms Inc Patty Kagele Farms Inc Viewpoint Bank Agriprises Boersma Farms, Inc J&S Myers Inc Perkins & Zlatich CPAs PS Voss Farms of Pasco LLC S & C Ranching Inc BR Bair Farms Inc Jack L Gilbert & Sons Inc Pete Beaumont Farms LLC Wacker Farm Brett & Bryan LLC James Brodie Petrus Partners, Ltd. Wajer Farms Inc SUPPORTER Bruce & Diana Carlson Inc Janett & Associates LLC Phillips Family Farms, LLC Walker Gravel LLC East Columbia Basin Irrigation Campbell Kirson Farms LLC Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Phillips Ranch Corp Washington Association of District Canyon Crest Farms Aylward, P.S. Piper Ranch Wheat Growers Marlin Hutterian Brethren Carnosi LLC Johnston Property Management Pomeroy Farms Washington Fruit & Produce McGregor Company Carpenter McGuire & DeWulf PS LLC Port of Moses Lake Washington State - Office of Northwest Farm Credit Services Cecelia Quirk Jon & Sharon Fink Port of Pasco Representative Joe Schmick Payne West Insurance Cegnar Company Jones Produce Port of Royal Slope Washington Winegrowers Washington State Tree Fruit Central Bean Co J-U-B Engineers Inc Port of Warden/Grant County Association Association Central Bonded Collectors Kagele Family Farms LLC District #8 Wes King Ranch Zirkle Fruit Company City of Connell Kelly Shinn Prior Farms LLC Wilbur Security Company CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Kiesz Farms, Inc Qualls Agricultural Laboratory William Riley CORPORATE Cloudview L&L Ag Production LLC R & J Lyle LLC Windflow Fertilizer Inc Columbia Agricultural Lad Irrigation Co R & L St. Hilaire LLC Windy Prairie Inc Ag Ventures NW Consultants Inc Lamb Weston Radach Farms Inc Ag World Support Systems Columbia Bank LaVerne Truman RAFCO Inc RECIPROCAL Bank of America Merrill Lynch Columbia Basin Hydropower Leffel Otis & Warwick PS Rex Harder Cashmere Chamber of Blue Sun Farms Inc Columbia Basin Machine Co., Inc. Lemargie Kenison Franz & RH2 Engineering Inc Commerce CHS Connell Grain Country Daze Inc Whitaker Richard Erickson Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Friehe Farms Country Financial Lenwood Farms Inc Richard Quirk Grand Coulee Dam Area Inland Power & Light Company Crop Production Services Leroy & Shirley Welch Richard Stevens Chamber of Commerce KeyBank-Moses Lake D&D Gilbert Farms Lincoln County EDC RJ Circle Farms Inc Greater Connell Area Chamber Lincoln County Commissioners Dan Piper Farm Lindcrest Ranch Rod Rottinghaus Farms of Commerce Nelson Irrigation Corp Dano Law Firm PS Lyle Family Land LLC Rosebud Vineyards, Inc. Greater Othello Chamber Quincy Columbia Basin Irrigation Darrel A Kulm Ranches Inc Maiers Irrevocable Farming RP Stucky Properties LLC of Commerce District Della Kiesz Trust Rubicon Water Greater Spokane Incorporated Quincy Foods LLC Don Beus Mark Booker Ryan Kniep Farms Moses Lake Chamber of Stahl Hutterian Brethren Donald C Burk - BWE Marvin and Neil Joint Venture SAC Enterprises Inc Commerce Twin City Foods, Inc. Donald Stucky Mary Shinn Sackmann Law Office Odessa Chamber of Commerce Valley Fruit Orchards LLC Douglas F Burk - BWE Matthew Kagele SC Communications Inc Pasco Chamber of Commerce Washington State Water Earthbourne Resources Inc McCain International / McCain Schibel Farms Inc Quincy Valley Chamber of Resources Association East Basin Ag LLC Foods USA Schneider Farms - Pasco LLC Commerce EL & JH Ray Farms LLC McCrometer Schroeder Law Offices PC Ritzville Area Chamber of MEMBER Erickson Orchards Inc McKay Seed Company Schutte Farms Inc Commerce Field to Table Food Processing MCL Farms Schwisow & Associates 501 Consultants Inc Soap Lake Chamber of Flying T LLC Merle Gibbens Seed-Rite Inc A Randall Dickinson Commerce Fode Land Co LLC MGS AG Inc. Shirley Yager Abundancia LLC Wenatchee Valley Chamber Franklin County Commissioners Middleton Family Farm SIDEB Inc Adams County Water of Commerce Conservancy Board Fresno Valves & Castings Inc Mona Freriks Skone Irrigation Warden/Pasco AGRI/Com Appraisals Giselle Wiederhielm Farm Moody Family Soiltest Farm Consultants Inc AgriBusiness Council Glen Bair Farms Moses Lake Air Service Inc South Columbia Basin Irrigation Alford Farms Grange Supply Company of Moses Lake Irrigation & District Alligare LLC Odessa Rehabilitation District Spectrum Communications Inc Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc. Grant County EDC Moses Lake Steel Supply Stokrose Farms Inc.

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