Anchor QEA staff helped prepare a water-supply inventory and water-demand forecast for the Columbia River for the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology).  The project goal was to develop a comprehensive database of all water demands and known water conservation project opportunities in the Columbia River Basin in Washington State.  The conservation part of the database included information on each potential project, the amount of water that can be conserved and the cost of the project.  Water savings from conservation will be pursued to enable additional water rights be provided from the Columbia River.  The data and recommendations contained in the first report will form the foundation for implementing the Columbia River Bill (E2SHB 2860) and will help Washington State officials determine the extent of the need for water supplies that will rely upon the Columbia River.