irrigation

More than 4,000 Snake River water rights holders in Idaho just got some good news — no irrigation curtailments in 2026, thanks to a deal between the state and Idaho Power.

As the Deschutes River runs lower this season, Central Oregon Irrigation District has scaled back water deliveries to roughly 70%, with updates expected as conditions continue to shift.

The Bureau of Reclamation says water supply in the Yakima Basin still won't fully meet irrigation demands this season, though the outlook for junior water rights holders has nudged upward to 56%.

Eastern Washington is already in its fourth straight year of drought, and a new 20-year water forecast from WSU and the Department of Ecology paints a picture of tighter summer water supplies for farms, fish, and growing communities.

Farm groups across the state are criticizing the Washington Department of Ecology for blocking routine water-right modifications.

Senator Risch celebrates new legislation aimed at repairing aging irrigation canals in Idaho, crucial for farmers and the local economy, while addressing wildfire risks and water delivery reliability.

The start of summer is still days off, and already this season has been a difficult one for growers in Southeast Idaho.

A new coalition of farmers, environmental advocates, business leaders and local officials is launching an effort to address water challenges in Washington's Whatcom County.

“If a plant is under stress, like we put our bodies under stress, the plant's going to get disease more readily,"

Last week, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District broke ground on the EL 80.6 delivery system, outside of Othello. That is one of several construction projects the district is addressing right now.