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UNION GAP – A dozen counties in Washington state on both sides of the Cascades are facing drought conditions this year, according to a drought declaration from the Department of Ecology, causing strains on agriculture and day-to-day living. “Statewide, May through August of this year for Washington state, the average statewide has been the ninth driest such period since 1895,” said Jeff Marti, statewide drought coordinator with the DoE. “And in terms of temperature, May through August of this year was the third warmest since 1895.” ...

It’s been more than a week since Seattle Public Utilities asked roughly 1.5 million people to use less water, and despite rain – that call remains in place.

City of Sequim officials recently announced they plan to keep water conservation practices voluntary for the time being, but may impose outdoor watering restrictions this year if water supply conditions worsen.

(The Center Square) – In a presentation to the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought, representatives from the Department of Ecology went over what led to the recent

Washington state lawmakers heard from the Department of Ecology and Department of Fish and Wildlife about the environmental impact of drought this summer.