Yakima Basin Integrated Plan

3rd Phase Of Yakima River Basin Clears Senate
3rd Phase Of Yakima River Basin Clears Senate
On Tuesday, the Senate passed the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III.  The legislation authorizes an integrated and collaborative approach to addressing water challenges in the Yakima Valley.  Senator Maria Cantwell said this bill is a model for water management in the 21st century.  She noted th...
Newhouse Testifies On Importance of Yakima Basin Plan’s Next Phase
Newhouse Testifies On Importance of Yakima Basin Plan’s Next Phase
Last week, Representative Dan Newhouse went before a House Natural Resources Subcommittee to discuss the importance of legislation he says would be an important next step in the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan.  Newhouse said H.R. 4419 will help both the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs.  ...