Reclamation

Ask Scott Revell, manager of the Roza Irrigation District, he’ll tell you Dan Newhouse’s recently introduced Water Act would be a huge benefit for irrigation agriculture across the western U.S.  He says additional funding is sorely needed.  For example, h...

The March Total Water Supply forecast released Thursday indicates enough water to satisfy senior water rights this coming irrigation season.  The Bureau of Reclamation added at this point junior water rights holder will received an estimated 90% of their rights.  ...

Yakima Basin farmers can look forward to an improved 2016; at least improved water.  The Bureau of Reclamation released its first Water Supply Forecast late last week, which shows an ampel supply for both senior and junior water rights holders.  ...

Good news for both senior and junior water rights holders in the Yakima Basin.  The Bureau of Reclamation announced Thursday current figures indicate the water supply for 2016 will satisfy both senior and junior water rights this irrigation season.  Th...