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Water rights on the web
A new interactive web map makes searching for existing water rights easier.
Washington Water Supply Update
Drought conditions continue developing in various parts of the state.
New innovative program prevents Columbia River drought shutoffs
Almost 400 water right holders are at risk of having their water shut off in the next Columbia River drought. If you’re one of them, help us prevent that and get you the water you need.
Nooksack adjudication update
30,000 water users in the Nooksack area should soon receive the adjudication claim forms via certified mail.
Yakima Basin water supply update
The Yakima Basin has had back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024. Heading into irrigation season, we are getting a better idea of 2025 conditions and their impacts on the basin.
Nooksack adjudication update
Water users affected by the Nooksack adjudication recently recieved post cards telling them their claim forms will be arriving later this month.
Washington water supply update
Below normal precipitation compounded with the effects of multiple droughts have experts concerned about this year's conditions.
Celebrating a legacy: Office of Columbia River Director Tom Tebb embarks on retirement
Tom Tebb is retiring from Ecology after 33 years of service. Let's look back on his remarkable career and lifelong commitment to Washington state and the environment.
New year, same drought
The drought declared in April 2024, is still in effect while experts keep an eye out for signs of improving conditions.
Applying for a new water right just got a little easier
Water right applicants can now apply for water rights online.