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The Department of Ecology says a cool and wet spring brought relief to much of Washington following the drought of 2021, but in a few parts of eastern Washington, the drought lingers. Because of that , the Washington Department of Ecology has issued an amended drought declaration for watersheds in eight eastern Washington counties that will go into effect June 1st ...

On Thursday, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that not only will senior water rights holder in the Yakima Basin get their full allotment of water; but in addition, junior water rights holders will receive up to 100% of their water. Reclamation’s decision was based on the July total water supply forecast which showed considerable improvement from June’s report. "The hig ...

A federal appeals court has found that the water rights of Klamath Basin tribes take priority over those of farmers who sued the federal government in 2001 for reducing their irrigation water supply after a dry year.  The Yurok tribe said Sunday that the ruling by the U.S. C...

What can growers expect from Valley Insights into the future? Craig Bell takes a look.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

While just a concept at this point, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association is watching a water topic with great interest during this short session.  Jerome Rosa with the OCA said anytime water law is addressed, it becomes a complicated issue.  He told ...

It’s been a soggy winter across the Northwest.  But the hot dry weather will be here before we know it.  And the local irrigation districts say they are ready to meet the needs of farmers for 2017.   Scott Revell with the Roza Irrigation District said he was encouraged by the Bureau of Reclamation’s recent forecast showing 100% supply for senior water rights holders, and 96% for juniors in the Yak