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Washington water supply update
The April 2026 drought declaration is still in effect with predictions for summer and fall suggesting we're in for a warm dry summer and fall.
How to keep water running at your Yakima Basin cabin
For a limited time, we’re offering a program to help you obtain senior mitigation water to offset your use and reduce the chance of your water being restricted. Get in touch to see if you qualify.
Washington water supply update
El Niño has arrived bringing an increased probability of a warm, dry winter next year.
The science behind drought declarations
From snowpack data, to river forecasts to climate predictions, there's a lot of science behind a drought declaration.
Yakima Basin water supply update
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.
Washington water supply update
Warm weather resulting in a lack of snowpack means there’s still no end in sight to the ongoing drought, despite a wet winter.
Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought?
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?
Washington Water Supply Update
Despite recent rain, the drought declared in April continues.
Don’t get shut off!
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.
I thought this was called summer?
Recent drought-related content resulted in many questions and comments. We're responding.