Moses Lake, WA - July 23, 2026: The Port of Moses Lake is among seven Washington communities looking to develop industrial symbiosis parks or hubs that will receive technical assistance from the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) thanks to the Washington Department of Commerce's Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance Program (ISTA Program) established by the Washington Legislature.

Using Industrial Symbiosis principles, the Port of Moses Lake is seeking to develop an Energy Park powering local clean technology and industries. The project's goals include energy decarbonization, a reduction in dependence on imported energy, fuels and feedstock, and continued economic diversification and expansion of local jobs. 

“This technical assistance is a vital catalyst for our clean energy infrastructure goals,” said Stroud Kunkle, Port of Moses Lake Commission President. “By collaborating with CSI's world-class engineers, we are positioning Moses Lake to turn industrial byproduct into shared economic wealth while securing critical capital funding for a cleaner future. Our sincerest gratitude to the Washington Department of Commerce and the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure for this award.”

Industrial symbiosis is an innovative approach to infrastructure and economic development in which one facility’s waste streams like energy, water, materials, and residuals, become valuable inputs for other businesses. This model maximizes resource efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and stimulates economic growth. 

CSI’s team of engineers, industrial ecologists, infrastructure planners, and implementation experts, including the world's leading IS experts in Denmark, will provide comprehensive technical assistance for these communities as they develop industrial symbiosis parks or hubs. The end-goal of CSI's technical assistance is for each selected community to emerge with a first-in-line, prioritized Industrial Symbiosis capital project that is ready to advance into preliminary design, environmental review, and the pursuit of capital funding. IS parks are typically shared sites or properties where organizations co-locate and partner to use resources more sustainably by integrating waste streams, such as waste materials, wastewater, or waste heat, into production processes. CSI will implement the ISTA Program in a four-phase approach over about 10 months, with all work to be completed no later than June 30, 2027. 

"We're thrilled to be able to help more Washington communities to turn waste into wealth," said Rhys Roth, Executive Director for the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure. "This is a golden opportunity to help local leaders apply Industrial Symbiosis principles to develop industrial hubs that make energy, water, and material resources more reliable, exchangeable, affordable, and sustainable.”

For more information, contact: 

Dan Roach, Executive Director

Port of Moses Lake

Tel: 509-771-6231

droach@portofmoseslake.com 

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About the Port of Moses Lake:

The Port of Moses Lake serves as an aviation, manufacturing, and technology hub for the Pacific Northwest. Home to Grant County International Airport, one of the largest airports in the Western United States, the Port is surrounded by greenfield land and low population density. Established in 1965, the Port of Moses Lake has connected Central Washington to the world, linking people and products by air, rail, and land, across the globe.

Learn more by going to: www.portofmoseslake.com   

About the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

The nonprofit Center for Sustainable Infrastructure works to support and accelerate the development of sustainable infrastructure centered on Industrial Symbiosis solutions in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

CSI is the Pacific Northwest’s leader in Industrial Symbiosis policy development and the delivery of technical assistance. CSI has galvanized broad bipartisan support in the Washington and Oregon legislatures to direct over $16 million toward IS innovation. 

The Washington Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. 

Our Q2 2026 Newsletter is ready! In this edition:

• Message from the Executive Director
• Q2 2026 at a Glance
• Commissioners' Corner
• Building Momentum on Power and Water Infrastructure
• News from Around the Region

Read all about it here: Port of Moses Lake Q2 2026 Newsletter  

Moses Lake, WA - June 26, 2026: On Monday, July 13,2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing. The meeting location is the Port of Moses Lake Administration Building, 7810 Andrews St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 in the Commission Chamber. The purpose of this meeting will be to hold a Supplemental Budget Hearing.

See full notice and agenda here: July 13 2026 Notice and Agenda 

Moses Lake, WA - June 26, 2026: On Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting. The meeting location is the Port of Moses Lake Administration Building, 7810 Andrews St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 in the Commission Chamber. The purpose of this meeting will be to approve a lease and have a water discussion.  

The public may also attend by phone – Call in 509-350-2140

Read the agenda here: Special Meeting Tuesday June 30 2026 

Moses Lake, WA - May 14, 2026: The Port of Moses Lake and W20 partners announced two major milestones for the W20 Project: a $500,000 grant award from the Grant County Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP), and the submission of the Port’s request for $1 million in Fiscal Year 2027 federal appropriations by Senator Maria Cantwell.

Local Grant Will Support Operational Study and Early Project Work

The $500,000 SIP grant will support the W20 Project’s operational study, environmental studies and surveys, and other preliminary work. The operational study will further evaluate the project’s feasibility and potential impacts, particularly related to municipal and industrial water needs, West Canal capacity, lake levels, and storage management.

Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones said, “The W20 Project represents the kind of regionally significant effort the SIP was created to support. It brings together strong partnerships and has the potential to provide long-term benefits for our communities, local industry, and responsible water management throughout Grant County. Because of that potential, it is important that the project be thoroughly studied so we can fully understand its impacts, opportunities, and long-term value as decisions move forward.”

Previous SIP recipients included other Grant County port districts and municipalities from Mattawa’s wastewater improvements, Royal City’s road expansion, and in Quincy’s infrastructure development.

Federal Appropriations Submission Marks Another Key Milestone

Senator Maria Cantwell’s submission of the Port’s Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations request does not guarantee funding, but it represents an important step in the federal process. Projects not selected for submission generally are not considered in the current cycle, making this request a significant advancement for the W20 Project.

The Port expects additional information on the federal appropriations process later this summer and will continue to share updates as they become available.

Port of Moses Lake Commission President Stroud Kunkle said, “Two very big steps forward as both reflect the shared commitment of our local, state, and federal partners to move the W20 Project forward responsibly with the sound data needed to make decisions. We’re grateful to Grant County SIP committee for recognizing the value of this work, and we’re also very grateful to Senator Maria Cantwell for recognizing the importance of this project for our region. By partnering across agencies and communities, we’re building the foundation for practical, long-term solutions that strengthen water reliability and our regional economy.”

For updates on the Moses Lake operational study and next steps for the W20 Project, stay informed on continuing developments by subscribing to the W20 newsletter .

For more information, contact: 

Dan Roach, Executive Director

Port of Moses Lake

Tel: 509-771-6231

droach@portofmoseslake.com  

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About the Port of Moses Lake:

The Port of Moses Lake serves as an aviation, manufacturing, and technology hub for the Pacific Northwest. Home to Grant County International Airport, one of the largest airports in the Western United States, the Port is surrounded by greenfield land and low population density. Established in 1965, the Port of Moses Lake has connected Central Washington to the world, linking people and products by air, rail, and land, across the globe.

Learn more by going to: www.portofmoseslake.com 

About the W20 Project:

The W20 Project is a locally led water infrastructure initiative designed to deliver region-wide benefits for Grant County and the greater Columbia Basin. Driven by collaboration among local stakeholders, the W20 Project strengthens municipal water supplies, conserves groundwater, improves water quality, and provides important operational capacity and flexibility for the Columbia Basin Project.

Learn more by going to: www.w20project.org