News Releases

2009
July 14, 2009 - Piping project will save water, support fish and wetlands

June 23, 2009 - Final EIS examines water supply alternatives in the Yakima basin

2008
 

December 10, 2008 - Study considers water supply alternatives in the Yakima Basin

September 25, 2008 - $46 million in Columbia River grants support Eastern Washington water projects

September 25, 2008 - Ecology authorizes new water releases from Grand Coulee

September 25, 2008 - Ecology’s new Office of Columbia River pursues new water for basin

July 23, 2008 - Columbia River watermaster will meet public at open houses

July 18, 2008 - Gov. Gregoire announces major water supply projects for Tri-Cities area

June 4, 2008 - Upper Columbia River water measuring program launched

May 15, 2008 - Draft EIS considers additional water allocations from Lake Roosevelt

March 20, 2008 - Governor signs historic legislation delivering water to farms, cities and salmon in Eastern WA

February 5, 2008 - Spokane Tribe joins State, Colville Tribes in partnership to boost water supplies in Columbia

January 17, 2008 - Columbia River water agreement puts saved water to use

January 7, 2008 - Underground water storage project moves forward

 

2007
 

December 17, 2007 - Agreements deliver water for farms, cities and salmon in Eastern Washington

September 28, 2007 - Open houses provide updates on Columbia River water program

September 10, 2007 - Program earmarks funds for Columbia River projects

August 30, 2007 - Columbia River water measuring program a success

June 8, 2007 - Study suggests Grant County as possible site for new water storage

April 23, 2007 - Metering grants available for Columbia River water users

March 13, 2007 - Ecology's Water Resources Program Releases Several Reports

February 15, 2007 - Water program offers balance to meet environmental, economic needs

 

2006
 

November 16, 2006 - Report looks at Columbia River water supplies, future demands

October 5, 2006 - Details on Columbia River water plan available for review

September 27, 2006 - Four Columbia River reservoir sites identified for further study

August 29, 2006 - Columbia River panel tapped to offer advice on new water program

May 5, 2006 - Ecology seeking input on Columbia River water management

February 16, 2006 - Governor Gregoire Signs Columbia River Water Resource Management Legislation

 

Columbia River near Entiat