Drought and Water

After years of shifting regulations, agriculture got a break. The updated Waters of the U.S. Rule aims to end the confusion that's plagued farmers for a decade.

Fourteen Idaho counties just got federal disaster relief after months of brutal drought. Farmers can now tap emergency loans to rebuild.

Farmers and ranchers in Central Oregon should mark their calendars. The irrigation district's shutoff schedule is coming, but nothing's set in stone yet.

Scammers are working overtime this wildfire season. Before you donate or share personal details, take a breath and verify who you're actually helping.

Recent rain helped, but wildfire danger isn't gone yet. Fire season keeps going strong through October around here.

Summer drought is spreading across the region and the nation. Idaho, Oregon, and Washington all reported significant drought classifications in August, with some areas hitting exceptional drought levels.

As drought grips central Washington for the fourth straight year, reservoirs are depleted. Junior water rights holders face cuts to 60% of their normal supplies.

Ranchers and land managers are gathering in Twin Falls and Blaine County this fall to learn new approaches for recovering rangelands after wildfires sweep through the West.

Wildfire smoke doesn't just affect people. Livestock owners need to think seriously about keeping animals calm and hydrated during smoke season.

The Yakima Basin is about to flip its water operations for salmon and next year's crops, and river flows are about to get unpredictable.