2026 SLR/CLC Meeting

April 21-22, 2026, Richland, WA

 

Register for the meeting and tour

Full Agenda

    • Monday 4/20 Arrive in Richland and check in to the hotel
      Optional group dinner meet in the hotel lobby at 5:45pm
    • Tuesday 4/21 Meeting 8:00am-4:00pm
      Conference Room at the Hotel
      Group dinner at a local restaurant following the meeting, meet in hotel lobby at 5:15pm
    • Wednesday 4/22 Mini Agricultural Tour (agenda coming soon) of Eastern Washington
      Meet in hotel lobby 8:30am
      Return to hotel before 5pm
      Diner in hotel restaurant after arrival (no reservations)

Hotel Information

The Lodge at Columbia Point
530 Columbia Point Drive
Richland, WA 99352

Hotel reservation link for the group rate of $199

To fill our room block, please book at this hotel.  Rooms at other hotels will not be reimbursed.
Registration is open until the meeting date.
Cancelation <24 hours before arrival may result in full charge for the reservation

Booking Instructions

      • Rate applies to single or double rooms Monday April 20 – Thursday April 23

 Transportation

    • The local airport is Tri-Cities, Pasco PSC
    • Alternate airports are Spokane (2 hours) and Portland (3.5 hours)
    • From Airport to Hotel:  Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and SuperShuttle
    • Please rent a car for this meeting as we will not be providing transportation
    • Parking at the hotel is complimentary

Reimbursement for Travel Expenses

      • The Western Region IR-4 will reimburse registration, transportation, hotel and meal costs (for meals not provided) for SLR members and those CLC members in need of support
      • Travel guidelines and reimbursement forms
      • Hotel will be reimbursed for 4/20 – 4/22.  If travel needs to be extended, please contact Kari Arnold prior to reserving.

Meals

    • We will provide all meals from Monday evening dinner through Wednesday dinner as well as snacks and drinks.  Dietary restrictions can be communicated in the registration for the meeting.
    • One guest may join you for Monday and Tuesday evening dinners and the entire tour including lunch and dinner.  Other meals are provided for meeting participants only.