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Comment period

Informal comment period

Drought Relief Rule Update

Dec. 18, 2025, 12 a.m. - Feb. 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT

We're sharing preliminary draft rule language. Review the draft, join a webinar, share feedback.

The informal comment period on the preliminary draft language that amends Emergency Drought Relief Rule, WAC 173-166, is open Dec. 18, 2025, and runs through 11:59 p.m., Feb. 20, 2026.  

Read the preliminary draft language. 

Attend a webinar during this rule development phase. Find more information in the related events, below.

Background

Ecology began rulemaking to amend chapter 173-166 WAC Emergency Drought Relief. Public engagement is an important part of this multi-year process. We've hosted listening sessions, and are again seeking input from people across the state to help inform this rule update. Join our email list to stay informed on this rulemaking.

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