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The drought declared in 2021 is ongoing
The 2021 drought declaration expires in June, but may be extended. There are some resources available for those who are affected.
Eye on (water) supply
As we transition into the dry time of year, some people may worry about drought. Here's what you need to know.
Water supply update: Yakima Basin
In April, water managers announced a 100 percent water supply for Yakima irrigators this season. They optimistically predicted all water users were set.
Watching Washington's water supply
The western and southern part of the state is abnormally dry with some areas showing moderately drought-like conditions.
Watching the water supply
The balmy spring caused snowpack to melt at record rates. In early April, the state snowpack was slightly above normal. By late May, it was less than 50 percent of normal.
Olympic Peninsula classified as being in severe drought by federal drought monitor
In response to current conditions, some communities and water systems on the peninsula have already begun anticipating low water supply.
Water supply issues could be a reality for North-Central Washington
The Methow and Okanogan basins in North-Central Washington near the Canada border are projected to experience some water supply shortages.
Tackling nitrate contamination
Among our top priorities in Governor Jay Inslee’s 2020 supplemental budget is a request for $378,000 to expand monitoring for nitrates in Lower Yakima Valley private drinking water wells.
More than 100 years of water management builds sustainable supplies for Washington’s future
The state’s lengthy and colorful history of water law and water use regulations began long before the Department of Ecology was created in 1970.
Restoring Ohop Creek
The Nisqually Land Trust has used $5.3 million in Ecology streamflow restoration grants to restore salmon habitat at Ohop Creek.