Washington Water Trust
Mimicking rain to help salmon in the Dungeness
The Dungeness is experiencing one of its worst water years on record. With so little water in the Dungeness River, salmon are vulnerable while they are returning to spawn. WWT is coordinating pulse flows with local partners and securing water leases to help salmon and other wildlife during the drought.
WWT and Red’s Fly Shop host Fly Fishing Film Tour on Nov. 13
WWT and Red's Fly Shop will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour on Fri, Nov. 13 at Canyon River Ranch in Ellensburg. Join us for inspiring new fly fishing films, a silent auction, and a gear raffle with proceeds supporting local river restoration!
WWT Pop-up at Georgetown Brewing Company on August 6
WWT will be at Georgetown Brewing Company on Aug. 6 from 4 to 7 pm! Chat with us about river restoration while enjoying one of Georgetown's draft beers. Georgetown will donate 50% of the proceeds from draft sales to support healthy streamflows with WWT!
Lorri Bodi Water Leadership Program students explore water solutions
The Lorri Bodi Water Leadership Program is off to an inspiring start! The first participants have enjoyed experiences and produced research that will help advance local water solutions.
Walla Walla waters will flow
WWT secured two major leases that will protect water in the Walla Walla! We are collaborating with the Walla Walla River Irrigation District and City of Walla Walla to restore flows across the Washington-Oregon border for Spring Chinook, steelhead, and other wildlife.
WWT wades into Fifteenmile Creek
WWT is launching projects in Oregon! We're leading a restoration effort in an important Columbia River tributary, Fifteenmile Creek. WWT is honored and excited to join local partners in restoring millions of gallons of cool, flowing water in the creek for fish and wildlife!
WWT hosts Fly Fishing Film Tour in Walla Walla on Oct. 22, 2026
WWT will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour on Oct. 22 at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla. Join WWT for inspiring new fly fishing films, a silent auction, and a gear raffle. Proceeds support local river restoration!
WWT 2025 Annual Report now available
The new WWT annual report reflects a year of progress. WWT projects now protect more than 7 billion gallons of water every year and we’re discovering new possibilities in more watersheds. Check out the full 2025 Annual Report!
A roadmap for our water future
Rising to local water challenges will take leadership, perseverance, and fresh solutions. The new WWT 2026-2030 Strategic Plan shows that we are ready to meet the moment.
Washington Water Trust receives grant from The Wildhorse Foundation for streamflow restoration
Washington Water Trust will protect and enhance streamflows in the Walla Walla basin with a recently awarded grant from The Wildhorse Foundation. The grant will fuel outreach, collaborative project implementation, and the development of new water conservation tools.
