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We are responsible for monitoring water supply and drought conditions and taking action when drought conditions exist or are anticipated.
We are responsible for monitoring water supply and drought conditions and taking action when drought conditions exist or are anticipated.

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What you need to know about dust storms in Washington
Dust storms can occur in Central and Eastern Washington every spring through fall. Here are some quick tips to help keep you safe.
Alerts
Washington’s water supply outlook
As we come out of winter and into spring, water supply conditions appear normal for most of the state.
Science
Why is this drought so wet?
Higher than normal snowpack and one of the wettest springs in recent memory may lead to questions about the current drought declaration. We have answers.
What We Do
Water conservation, storage & climate change in the Yakima River Basin
Changing climate patterns are prompting water managers to look at conservation and storage in new ways to use every drop wisely in the Yakima River Basin.
What We Do
The drought declared in 2021 is ongoing
The 2021 drought declaration expires in June, but may be extended. There are some resources available for those who are affected.
What We Do
It’s dust storm season
Dust storms can occur in Central and Eastern Washington every spring through fall. Here are some quick tips to help keep you safe.
What You Can Do
Washington water outlook
Early March is when water supply managers start getting clarity on water supply conditions for the coming summer across the state.
What We Do
2020-21: The water year of surprises
The 2020-21 water year started out wet with a good snowpack and is ending extremely dry with drought conditions, breaking records for dryness over the past 127 years.
Science
Eye on (Water) Supply
Update on Ecology's “pass-through” grants to state agencies as part of our drought relief efforts.
What We Do
Water conservation activities for kids
Water conservation activities for kids
What You Can Do

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