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From snowpack data, to river forecasts to climate predictions, there's a lot of science behind a drought declaration. 

On April 8, we declared a statewide drought emergency, the fourth in a row for the Yakima Basin. Here are the water supply conditions that may lead to restrictions on water use later this summer.

A $5.5 million streamflow restoration grant added about 1,600 acres to the Stewart Mountain Community Forest. 

Warm weather resulting in a lack of snowpack means there’s still no end in sight to the ongoing drought, despite a wet winter.

The rains and floods that swept through our communities in December was followed by cooler weather and heavy snow. That precipitation did a lot of damage, but did it do any good?

We're dispelling rumors and sharing critical truths about adjudication for Water Resources Inventory Area 1 (WRIA), also known as the Nooksack watershed.

Ecology will begin accepting applications in January for streamflow restoration competitive grants.

Despite recent rain, the drought declared in April continues.

In dry years like this one, Yakima Basin cabin and camp owners that rely on surface water often have access to that water shut off. If you own one of these properties, we have a plan to help.

Recent drought-related content resulted in many questions and comments. We're responding.