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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.
Water Year 2025
Experts from state and federal agencies gather to discuss the outlook for the coming water year.
Protecting water across state lines in the Walla Walla basin
Learning from a new, innovative program to protect bi-state water transfers this summer.
2024 Water Year in Review
The 2024 water year was marked by low snowpack resulting in drought.
Salmon restoration project helps strengthen sockeye population in the Yakima Basin
The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan celebrated completion of its largest undertaking, the Cle Elum juvenile fish passage facility, which will improve access to 30 miles of river habitat.
Washington water supply update
The July 24 Water Supply Availability Committee meeting shows warm and dry conditions persisting through most of the state.
Award-winning Eastern Washington program supports farms and clean water
Ecology-funded program that supports farmers and clean water earns national award
Washington Water Supply Update
An atmospheric river in early June raised the hopes of relief to dry conditions across the state. Unfortunately, it didn't make much of a difference.