junior water rights

Baron: Nooksack Basin Dispute Could Have Big Impacts On Water Rights Across Washington
Baron: Nooksack Basin Dispute Could Have Big Impacts On Water Rights Across Washington
A water rights issue in Northwest Washington could have long-term and damaging impacts on the rights of farmers across the entire state, that according to Gerald Baron, Executive Director of Save Family Farming. The state Department of Ecology is currently moving toward the adjudication of water rights in the Nooksack Basin in Whatcom County ...
Reclamation Yakima Junior Rights Now To 74%
Reclamation Yakima Junior Rights Now To 74%
The Bureau of Reclamation released its latest Water Supply Forecast last week, which once again called for a reduction for junior water rights holders.  The June forecast for the Yakima basin indicates Junior water rights holders will receive an estimated 74% of their entitlements this irrigation season; the water supply will fully satisfy senior water rights.  ...
2019 Expected To Be A Dry Year For North Central Washington
2019 Expected To Be A Dry Year For North Central Washington
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
Full Water Supply Available In Yakima Basin
Full Water Supply Available In Yakima Basin
The Bureau of Reclamation is out with it’s July Total water Supply Available Forecast for the Yakima Basin, and things look good.  This month’s report indicated a full water supply available for senior and junior water rights holders this irrigation season.  This is an imp...