Proclamation by the Governor – Stay Home, Stay Healthy
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, I issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of
Emergency for all counties…
What You Should Know – Coronavirus
For the latest information regarding the Coronavirus, please visit cdc.gov. COVID-19 – Being extra cautious is the name of the game right…
Reclamation Announces Yakima Basin Water Supply – March Forecast
For Release: March 5, 2020 Contact: Annette Ross, (208) 378-5322, aross@usbr.gov Reclamation announces Yakima basin water supply – March forecast YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s March 2020 Total Water Supply Available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will satisfy senior and junior water rights this irrigation season. “The precipitation this […]
Operational Testing
Beginning Monday, March 9, for a period of approximately three weeks, we will be conducting operational testing on certain systems. The operational testing will begin in the morning and may last until 7:00 pm. More information can be found at kid.org, under the “Water Status Map” link for the exact date in which the pressure […]
Active Killer Prevention Training
Our next training segment is with our long-standing client, Kennewick Irrigation District in the State of Washington. In the past, we have provided Kennewick with presentations and drills on Active Killer Scenarios, Crisis Communications, and Site Assessment with the goal of minimizing liability and vulnerability and maximizing safety and survivability. Next week, we will visit […]
Santa Claus is Coming…to KID!
Santa to visit Kennewick Irrigation District! He’s making a list, checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming….to KID! Come take a photo with jolly old Saint Nicholas in our holiday themed main lobby. Santa may even have a small treat to give out to kids! (while supplies […]
Blood Drive
Be the lifeline patients need. Give blood. Kennewick Irrigation District Blood Drive Wednesday, January 8 2020 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 2015 S. Ely Street Kennewick, WA Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: KID to schedule an appointment. Donate and you’ll be entered for a chance […]
Algae Blooms
We continue to clean screens and pump filters daily to prevent algae build up and keep the water moving. Pictured, is a mechanical screen at one of our canals that pulls the algae out of the canal and places it on a conveyor belt. This pile of algae was from just one night. Kennewick Irrigation […]
Automated Control Gates installed on Badger East Canal
Two automated control gates were installed on the Badger East canal yesterday. Automated control gates allow KID to better manage canal water levels and flows, helping to reduce the impact of drought conditions like the drought we are currently experiencing. Kennewick Irrigation District
Tri-City Herald Guest Opinion: Yakima Basin plan threatens Tri-Cities’ water
Yakima Basin plan threatens Tri-Cities’ water By Charles Freeman The Kennewick Irrigation District supports water conservation in the Yakima River basin and the vehicles that facilitate it: the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) and the Yakima Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan (IP). We want to see sustainable river management that supports agriculture, […]