Lining canals prevents water loss, enables more efficient water management, and increases safety. Projects are funded by grants from Ecology and Reclamation.

The South Branch Canal is being alternately lined and piped as is most efficient and otherwise suited for each area. Projects are funded by grants from Ecology and Reclamation.

The KRD delivers conserved water to streams throughout Kittitas County to preserve wildlife habitat, including listed/endangered species of fish.