The largest of Reclamation’s Projects in the United States, the Columbia Basin Project generates over $4 billion in annual, cumulative economic activity (not including power generation). In addition to its hallmark power generation--primarily at Grand Coulee Dam—there are nearly 700,000 acres of irrigated agricultural lands, ample recreational opportunities that draw three million annual visitors to fish, hunt, camp, swim, and explore. The Project has created biodiverse wetlands that form part of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, and provides for flood control and municipal and industrial water uses.

If you live, work, or play in Washington, the Project impacts you. It is the foundation for livelihood, quality of life, and a secure tomorrow.