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Watching the water supply update
70 percent of the state is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Watching the water supply:
The U.S. Drought Monitor map classifies much of the region as experiencing moderate drought-like conditions.
Watching the water supply
NOAA is forecasting summer to be even drier and warmer than normal, so dry conditions are likely to persist until the fall rains return.
River and stream health in Northeastern Washington
Our Watershed Health field crews will be out in six counties in Northeast Washington collecting samples from rivers and streams through October for the first time since 2012.
Watching Washington's water supply
The western and southern part of the state is abnormally dry with some areas showing moderately drought-like conditions.
Water supply update: Yakima Basin
In April, water managers announced a 100 percent water supply for Yakima irrigators this season. They optimistically predicted all water users were set.
Marine spatial plan adopted to protect our coastal resources
The state worked closely with numerous partners to develop the marine spatial plan which contains policies to protect sensitive ecological areas and fisheries.
Curtailments come to the Chehalis River basin
We have notified 93 junior water right holders in the Chehalis River basin that their access to surface water for irrigation is curtailed.
Water permit decisions further protect the Spokane River
We used the instream flow rule to help further protect the Spokane River.
La Niña winter final roundup
Continued cold, snowy weather during late winter brought the good news we needed for this summer’s water supply