WASHINGTON WATER TRUST
Washington's Water:
What's at Stake?
In a time when our water supply is decreasing while the demand for it is increasing, our rivers and streams are at great risk unless we do something about it. Washington Water Trust is dedicated to securing abundant and clean freshwater for Washington’s people, communities and environment for generations to come.
What We Do
Our mission is to protect and restore healthy rivers and streams across Washington so that fish, farms and communities can thrive for generations. We craft smart, collaborative solutions to our freshwater challenges that will withstand the test of time in our rapidly changing world.
Our Focus Areas
We focus our work in the following four areas:
- Helping Rivers Flow
- Reconnecting Water in the Landscape
- Planning for Future Water Use
- Developing Alternative Water Sources
Our Approach
Collaborative
We engage all water users for collective buy in
Creative
Our team crafts smart, evidence-based solutions
Transformative
We create lasting change for a rapidly changing world
Washington's Freshwater
Is There Enough?
Commonly thought of as a water-rich state, Washington's freshwater resources are at risk from past mismanagement, climate change, and increasing demand. The good news is we are doing something about it.
Our Impact
Since 1998, we have worked across the state from the San Juan Islands to the Palouse restoring water to thousands of river miles in more than 50 rivers and streams.
See Our ImpactYou can help Washington's beautiful rivers and streams flow full and cool tomorrow and into the future
One-time Donation
Recurring Donation
Vehicle Donation
News + Events
Job Openings: Two Project Manager Positions
Our project team is in a period of dynamic growth as we respond to worsening water resource shortages in watersheds across the state that are being amplified by climate change. There are two Project Manager positions available, one each out of our Ellensburg, WA and Seattle, WA offices. Other locations within the state may be considered.
Washington’s Freshwater Under Stress from Drought
On July 14th the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for the entire state with the exception of Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett. Despite substantial snowpack accumulation over the winter and promising water supply forecasts, the second driest spring in Washington since 1895 combined with high temperatures this summer has led to acute snow melt and critical conditions for Washington’s freshwater.
Video: Can Recycled Water Help Save Salmon in the Sammamish?
In case you missed it the first time around, learn how Washington Water Trust and partners are exploring recycled water as a food crop irrigation source in the Sammamish Valley and how it could benefit salmon in the Sammamish and beyond.
Get to Know WWT’s Newest Team Members
Over the past year, we are thrilled to have added three new fantastic staff members: Sarah Dymecki, Nicole Gutierrez and Aiman Shahpurwala who have each kindly taken a moment to share their interests, experiences and roles at WWT. Get to know these amazing WWT team members!
Understanding and Monitoring Drought in Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology monitors developing drought conditions each year. They use information such as snow pack accumulation, precipitation, temperature, and historic and current weather patterns to assess drought conditions statewide. However, it's not just the state that monitors drought conditions, the public can play an important role as well.
Join us for a free online event to learn how recycled water can play a role in saving salmon in the Sammamish and beyond
Did you know recycled water is used in other states as a sustainable irrigation source for edible food crops but it is not yet widely being used for the same purpose here in Washington? Join us for a free online event on April 7th to learn how we are exploring recycled water as a food crop irrigation source in the Sammamish Valley and how it could lead to helping salmon in the Sammamish and beyond.
WWT raises $17,000 through Wild & Scenic Film Festival thanks to fantastic support from donors!
THANK YOU to everyone who tuned into our 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on November 10, 2020. The online event turned out to be a great success with 140 households tuning in from around the country and helping us raise $17,000 to restore cool, clean freshwater to Washington's rivers in streams!
Welcome Our New Executive Director James Kraft
Washington Water Trust is pleased to announce James Kraft as its new Executive Director to lead the organization in its efforts to secure abundant, clean freshwater for Washington’s people, communities and environment for generations to come.
