WALLA WALLA RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT

The goals of the Walla Walla River Irrigation District are to ensure that agriculture is a viable option for future generations in Milton-Freewater, protect our local economy and continue to be responsible environmental stewards of our natural resources in a way that protects both farmers and fish... The Walla Walla River Irrigation District was formed in 1995 in order to consolidate the operations of 5 local irrigation districts; the Eastside Ditch Company, the Milton Ditch Company, the Little Walla Walla River Irrigation Union, the Powell Ditch Company and the Pleasantview Ditch Company... The Walla Walla River is home to Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed bull trout and steelhead. In 2000, the Walla Walla River Irrigation District, along with the Hudson Bay District Improvement Company and the Gardena Farms Irrigation District #13, entered into a Civil Penalty Settlement Agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Services to avoid litigation for alleged "take" of listed..

Primary location: Milton-freewater United States