Draft Report On Future Water Supply Says Columbia Basin Groundwater Levels, Including Deep Aquifers, At Risk Of Decline; Prepare For Less Water In 2040s
Washington declared a state-wide drought in April and, according to a new draft report by the Department of Ecology, the state can expect to see an increase in multi-year droughts in coming years. This year’s declaration is already the fourth year in a row for some areas of the Northwest state, including the Yakima River…