Move Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) diversion point on the
Yakima River from Prosser to Kiona.
Use water savings from efficiency improvements and past land use
changes to provide water for additional wine grape acerage and
Yakima River stream flows.
Opportunities
The Yakima River between Prosser and Kiona is subject to
extremely low flows in the summer months. The water supplied by this
project will help to alleviate part of the problem.
The recently created Red Mountain American Viticulture Area is
quickly becoming globally renowned for the characteristics of its
grapes. Water supplied by this project will increase its production
potential.
Expected Outcomes
Increased water supply will allow for an additional 1,785 acres
of wine grape vineyards to be planted.
An additional 11,005 acre-feet of water will be added to Yakima
River stream flows.
