Jeff Marti

Last week, the Washington Department of Ecology started accepting applications from those experiencing hardships related to drought conditions.  Public agencies, such as towns or irrigation districts, can apply for up to $350,000 which must be matched by the applicant.  Th...

While much of the region is counting down the days to more sunshine and warmer weather, North Central Washington may wish to push spring off a little while longer.   Jeff Marti with the Washington department of Ecology says despite record snow accumulations across the Northwest this February, the Methow and Okanogan watersheds face a 78% likelihood of drought conditions later this year.  ... Read

From a water and snow perspective, 2018 started off with so much promise, but much of that promise has disappeared.  Jeff Marti with the Washington Department of Ecology says thanks to a warm May, much of the area snowpack was tapped earlier than expected.  Ad...