Projects

Field Borders

In 2005 the Benton CD introduced a project that was an innovative new way of dealing with soil erosion and reduced visibility on highways. After several closures of Highway 221 across the Horse Heaven Hills the Benton CD introduced the Field Borders Program...

Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) Grants

BCD was recently awarded two grants through the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. We are working with a voluntary technical advisory group to perform an assessment of the lower Yakima River and investigate the aquatic habitat needs, riparian restoration, fish screening needs, and beneficial uses of the lower Yakima River basin. It is the first step toward identifying the high priority actions in the lower Yakima River...

Yakima River Water Stargrass

Water stargrass is spreading, choking out the Yakima River. Dense stands of the plant stretch from bank to bank, from Prosser Dam downstream to the confluence with the Columbia River.  Water stargrass creates problems for salmon and other aquatic life, creating physical barriers and consuming oxygen. Water stargrass also plugs irrigation screens and makes fishing and other recreation difficult.