Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer

The Bureau of Reclamation successfully transferred ownership of federal water facilities to the Kennewick Irrigation District on Jan. 18, 2022. This is the second title transfer for the State of Washington under the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (P.L. 116-9).

The KID title transfer covers federally owned transferred works facilities within the water conveyance and distribution system, which includes approximately 100 miles of canals and appurtenant works, a 46-acre parcel, and 971 acres of easements.

On July 22, 1953, operation and maintenance responsibilities were transferred to KID. The district has repaid a majority of the relevant project construction costs in accordance with its existing contracts.

Resources
02/2022 Reclamation completes transfer of federal water facilities to Washington State irrigation districts
06/2021 Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer FONSI
06/2021 Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer Environmental Assessment
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Contact

Chad Stuart
Yakima Field Office Manager
(208) 678-0461 x16
cstuart@usbr.gov

Bureau of Reclamation
Yakima Field Office
1917 Marsh Rd.
Yakima, WA 98901-2058


Last Update: 2/28/22