Washington Grown Living Legacy-Water Canals

Washington’s agricultural success is deeply tied to its history of water management, from early irrigation canals that transformed arid land into orchards to massive projects like the Columbia Basin and Yakima irrigation systems. These networks deliver water across millions of acres, enabling the state to grow hundreds of crops while using increasingly efficient, modern irrigation technology. As climate change and competing demands reshape water needs, Washington continues to adapt through collaboration and innovation to secure its agricultural future.