Impacts

Through collaboration with state and federal agencies, industry groups, and research partners, our work informs investments that deliver results statewide.

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Columbia River in arid landscape on partly cloudy day.

$100M

The Office of Columbia River worked with CSANR, WSU, and partners to develop 516K acre-feet of added irrigation water supply, supporting $100M in annual productivity, informed by the Columbia River Forecast.1

Jersey Dairy Calf.

$2.5M

CSANR supported projects that helped establish 25 anaerobic digesters for 143K dairy cows, generating 126M kWh/year renewable energy worth $2.5M.2

A group of people working on compost heaps.

3,700+
Participants

CSANR-supported events, tours, and trainings reached thousands of producers, policymakers, and professionals.1, 2–5

Blueberry bush with unfocused grass barn in background.

64K Tons Emissions

Farm and energy projects backed by CSANR cut 64K tons of CO2e annually, equivalent to taking 14K cars off the road.4

Close up of wheat in a field in the Palouse

188K Acres

CSANR supported Sustainable Farms & Fields projects, which helped 650 producers adopt climate-friendly practices.4

Anaerobic digester equipment drone shot.

$30M

CSANR’s work laid the foundation for Washington State’s investment of $30M in funding for anaerobic digesters, alternative manure management, and GHG-reduction research and demos.7

Footnotes

  1. Hall et al. 2023, WA DNR Climate & Drought Outlook Brief.
  2. Boone et al. 2023. Advancing Organics Management.
  3. Yorgey et al. 2023, Mitigating Climate Change.
  4. Yorgey et al. 2024. Carbon Markets Education.
  5. Kruger et al. 2023. Adapting to a Changing Climate.
  6. Includes events and training attendees plus engaged podcast listeners.
  7. Roth et al. 2023, Increasing the Economic Value and Sustainability of Washington’s Agricultural Sector through Industrial Symbiosis.