The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) has promoted Jon Erickson to Assistant Manager of Development. Erickson joined the District in 2019 and most recently served as Development Coordinator from 2022-2026.
In this newly-created role, Erickson will plan, organize, direct, and supervise the development activities within the District, with a focus on continued development of the Columbia Basin Project. Erickson is the current Chair of the Columbia Basin Development League and will continue his development efforts for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP).
“Continued development of the Columbia Basin Project is a priority for the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District. Our Board has directed us to allocate significant resources to its advancement and we have a strong team of partners who are all working together to continue the momentum,” explained Secretary-Manager Craig Simpson.
Located in central Washington State, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is the largest district in the state, with authorization to irrigate 472,000 acres. Currently, 193,099 acres are developed and managed by 2,800 landowners within the federal Columbia Basin Project. Additionally, the District is involved in the development of 87,000 acres associated with OGWRP. The District provides a reliable supply of water that irrigates the cropland that produces food shipped domestically and internationally.