For the 3rd year in a row, the Washington Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency in central Washington. Ecology noted in Tuesday’s announcement that back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024 took their toll on Upper Yakima, Lower Yakima and Naches watersheds, causing significant deficits in precipitation and soil moisture.
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Ecology Declares Drought For Yakima, Other Washington Counties
Apr 9, 2025 | 7:42 AM