Drought and Water

Yakima Basin irrigation will have all the water it needs through October 20th as the region heads into its new water year with above average precipitation.

The Senate unanimously backed a wildfire prevention bill that lets states use controlled burns to clear dangerous fuel buildup before fire season hits hard.

Local farmers and landowners can tap into $5 Million in USDA funding to restore wetlands and floodplains, reducing flood risk while keeping water cleaner and supporting wildlife.

Rangelands across the nation are drying out fast. Only 17% rated good right now, down from 34% a year ago.

The U.S. Geological Survey and Idaho water officials are spending the next two weeks taking readings from hundreds of wells across two valleys.

The Idaho Water Resource Board approved nearly 67 infrastructure grants Friday totaling $35.6 million. The funding targets outdated water systems statewide.

Idaho wrapped up its latest battle against invasive quagga mussels in the Snake River with a 77% drop in detections near Twin Falls.

Fall arrives Tuesday, but the Old Farmers Almanac is already drawing parallels to a notoriously stormy winter from decades past.

Hood River County joins 21 others under drought emergency, bringing half the state to critical water status.

Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced a water resilience bill this week addressing Oregon's growing drought crisis. The legislation would invest in watershed improvements and infrastructure projects.