Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council

03/12/2026

02/20/2026

Raise a glass to the land, water, farms, and trails of the Blue Mountain region. Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Celebrate the Blues, an evening in support of the Blue Mountain Land Trust at EcholandsWinery.

Guests will learn about BMLT’s work in land conservation, habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and environmental education while supporting ongoing efforts to protect the region’s land and waters. Space is limited, so get your tickets soon: https://bmlt.org/celebrate-26

02/17/2026

🌾Dry Creek and Lower Pine Creek landowners, we want to hear from you!
Come learn what the first round of assessments revealed about watershed conditions, what’s driving the changes we’re seeing, and practical restoration options.
03.05.26 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Milton Freewater Community Building
109 NE 5th Ave
Milton Freewater, OR
➡Questions?
Contact Cat Garza at
[email protected] or 541-938-2170

02/03/2026

Congratulations, Grant Recipients!

OWEB awarded over $18.9 million in grants—including 79 Open Solicitation grants for restoration, technical assistance, engagement, monitoring, and 2 Forest Collaboration grants—at its January Board Meeting last week!

Funding for these grants comes from the Oregon Lottery and other state sources, along with federal Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

To see a full listing of awarded grants, visit:https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/Documents/2026-Jan-Board-Awards.pdf

Oregon Department of Forestry NOAA Fisheries West Coast

01/30/2026

🌾Yesterday, WWBWC hosted a Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (PSP) Workshop, bringing together partners from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the Washington Department of Agriculture, the City of Milton-Freewater Public Works, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Oregon Water Resources Department for a morning of learning and discussion.
💧Presentations focused on water quality, pesticide detections, and practical best management practices, with great questions and thoughtful conversation throughout the room. We’re grateful to the presenters who shared their expertise and to the engaged attendees who helped make the workshop a success.
Interested in learning more about the PSP program or getting involved? ➡Contact Cat Garza at 541-938-2170 or visit:
👉 https://wwbwc.org/otr/pesticide-stewardship-partnership

01/26/2026

🌾Join ODA's Local Advisory Committee!
Local Advisory Committees (LACs) serve a key role in Oregon’s Agricultural Water Quality Program by providing the local perspective on water quality issues and solutions. To capture the spirit and approach of the Ag Water Quality Program, LAC members are needed to share success stories, identify on-going water quality and conservation challenges, and contribute to strategies for adaptive management.
➡To learn more about becoming a Local Advisory Committee member, email [email protected]

01/14/2026

🚜💧 Irrigating in Oregon?
OWRD is hosting an informational session tomorrow night to explain irrigation backflow device requirements, what they mean for producers, and what to expect next.

📅 January 15, 2026
📍 Milton-Freewater Community Center
🕔 Partner tables start at 4:30 p.m. | Info session at 5:15 p.m.

Inspections and enforcement begin Spring 2026, so now’s the time to get informed and plan ahead.

👉 More info: owrd.info/backflow

01/12/2026

🌾Join us for a Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Workshop focused on practical, local information for growers and pesticide applicators in the Walla Walla Basin.
📆January 29, 2026
⏰7:30 AM - 1:00 PM (coffee, donuts, and lunch provided!)
📍Milton Freewater Community Center
➡Questions? Call 541-938-2170

01/09/2026

🌾 Walla Walla–Focused Ag Research & Local Updates 🔬
Join WWCCD for a morning dedicated to the challenges and opportunities facing producers in the Walla Walla area. Hear the latest research from WSU and OSU on managing soil acidity in the Inland Northwest, tackling glyphosate-resistant w**ds, improving w**d control efficiency, and rehabilitating dryland soils after wildfire. They will also share local partner updates from USDA FSA, USDA NRCS, and the Walla Walla County Noxious W**d Board, covering programs, resources, and support available right here in our community.