Washington Ecology’s Actions Don’t Match Its Message, SFF Notes
Farm groups across the state are criticizing the Washington Department of Ecology for blocking routine water-right modifications.
Casey Sixkiller
Washington Ecology Expands Drought Declaration
The Washington Department of Ecology has expanded the drought emergency declared in April. Ecology declared drought for the Yakima Basin watersheds on April 8, while issuing a drought advisory for Puget Sound region and portions of the Central and North Cascades. Since t...
Ecology Declares Drought For Yakima, Other Washington Counties
For the 3rd year in a row, the Washington Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency in central Washington. Ecology noted in Tuesday’s announcement that back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024 took their toll on Upper Yakima, Lower Yakima and Naches watersheds, causing significant deficits in precipitation and soil moisture.
The De...