Central Washington Irrigators, Flip-Flop Is Underway
The Yakima Basin is about to flip its water operations for salmon and next year's crops, and river flows are about to get unpredictable.
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Reclamation Announces Another Yakima Water Reduction
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Reclamation announced its August 2024 forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima basin. Those figures indicate the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The total water supply available for the May 21-September 30 period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% of full entitlements, while junior water rights will re
Yakima July Water Supply Forecast Looks Good
The Bureau of Reclamation’s July water supply forecast in encouraging news for central Washington Growers. According to Reclamation, the Yakima basin water supply will fully satisfy all senior and junior users this irrigation season. June com...
Reclamation To Kick Off Flip Flop Next Month
Early next month, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin its annual “flip-flop” operation. The effort it intended to aid in successful spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs and to improve winter reservoir storage in the Yakima basin. This mean
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