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Ellensburg to study aquifer storage and recovery as Yakima Basin drought continues
Summary
Staff described ongoing drought and an October Ecology curtailment for surface water, noted groundwater was not curtailed but hydrologically linked, and said the city has $180,000 in Ecology grant funds for 2026–27 to advance ASR feasibility and prepare for a potential pilot.
City staff used the Dec. 1 study session to discuss drought impacts, regulatory curtailments and next steps toward aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) planning.
Rebecca Springer reviewed 2025 drought conditions in the Yakima Basin and said Ecology issued curtailment orders on Oct. 6 for senior irrigation rights;…
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