Participate

As of January 2010 the Partnership operates two main programs under RCW 90.92 (HB 1580) for participation: Local Water Plans and Water Banking. At this time the Water Banking program is open and operational. The Local Water Plan program is currently in a pilot phase where one project is being taken through the filing, review and approval steps to test the process; this pilot is scheduled to be complete June 2010. These two programs represent the outcome of efforts in the Walla Walla Basin to create a pilot local water management program. Further information, including application materials, on these programs will be placed on this page in the coming months.

Local Water Plans

How do I participate?	Develop a plan, alone or with other water right holders, to manage your water in a way that benefits you and stream flows
Will my water rights be subject to relinquishment while participating in this program?	No
Will I have to go through a "validity and extent" review to prove my past water use?	No
Who will approve this?	The local Partnership Board, and the Department of Ecology
How do I get more information?	Contact Staff
Related Documents	Checklist

Water Banking

How do I participate?	Propose all or a portion of a water right to be placed in the "bank" and not used.
Will my water rights be subject to relinquishment while participating in this program?	No
Will I have to go through a "validity and extent" review to prove my past water use?	No
Who will approve this?	The local Partnership Board
How do I get more information?	Contact Staff
Related Documents	Checklist Application (Word 07) (Note: if the word file saves as a .zip change the extension to .docx) Application (Word 03) Application (PDF) Template Authorization Letter

A technical guidance document for both programs is also in place. This document includes criteria required by RCW 90.92 and has been created for the benefit of the Partnership Board, Committees, and Staff as they file, review, and approve projects.

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