Statewide drought declared; Dungeness River flows low as snowpack data deepen concerns
At its April 8 meeting the Dungeness River Management Team reviewed Ecology’s statewide drought declaration that includes the Dungeness Basin, compared local gauge flows, and heard snowpack analysis showing extremely low Deer Park snow measurements, prompting steps on drought preparedness and water‑user coordination.
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At the April 8 Dungeness River Management Team meeting at the Dungeness River Nature Center, Chair Hansi House said Washington State Department of Ecology had issued a statewide drought declaration covering the Dungeness Basin. "Every every single part of Washington state is covered by the declared drought," House told attendees, summarizing Ecology’s criteria and noting the declaration allows Ecology to distribute emergency drought funds and expedite temporary water transfers.
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