Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region

Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center closes for season

HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – The Bureau of Reclamation will close the Hungry Horse Visitor Center for the season on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The top of the dam will remain open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Read More>>

Reclamation announces Yakima basin September water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s September 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water supply available for the May 20–September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% full entitlements, but junior water rights will receive 40% of their full entitlements.Read More>>

She started a 50-year legacy at nine years old

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash. — As a kid, Lori Presnell spent a lot of time on the water—beaches, lakes, fishing trips, junior lifeguards, and swim team. Her mother, ironically, was afraid of the water because she couldn’t swim. But Lori always felt comfortable around it, thanks to fond memories with her father and brother at local recreational facilities. Read More>>

Banks Lake drawdown impacts boat ramp access

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash. – Attention fishing and boating enthusiasts: Several boat ramps at Banks Lake will be temporarily unavailable for a scheduled drawdown. Read More>>

Reclamation announces Yakima basin August water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s August 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water supply available for the May 20–September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% full entitlements, but junior water rights will receive 40% of their full entitlements.Read More>>

Reclamation announces Yakima basin July water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s July 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water supply available for the May 20–September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% full entitlements, but junior water rights will receive 45% of their full entitlements. Read More>>

Reclamation seeks public input on a proposed programmatic environmental assessment for an emergency stabilization and rehabilitation plan

Ephrata, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation invites the public to identify issues or alternatives for consideration in the development of a programmatic environmental assessment as part of the National Environmental Policy Act for the Ephrata Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Burned Area Rehabilitation Plan. This plan addresses recovery efforts on EFO managed lands in the state of Washington impacted by wildfire. The 15-day public comment period is open until July 11, 2025. Read More>>

Reclamation announces Yakima basin June water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s June 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water supply available for the May 20–September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% full entitlements, but junior water rights will receive 43% of their full entitlements. Read More>>

Reclamation announces Yakima basin May water supply forecast

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s May 2025 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water supply available for the May–September period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% full entitlements, but junior water rights will receive 51% of their full entitlements. Read More>>