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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.

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.

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 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!

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!

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's snowpack is way below normal as of February 2026. We may face another dangerously dry summer. WWT is committed to mitigating the impacts of potential drought conditions on rivers and fish.

Last year, Washington Water Trust and our community lost a special friend, Lorri Bodi. To honor Lorri and continue her work of finding better conservation solutions through collaborative leadership, the Bodi / Eglick family and WWT have launched the Lorri Bodi Water Leadership Program. The Lorri Bodi Water Leadership Program will inspire and develop future water conservation leaders.

At Washington Water Trust, we're laser-focused on what makes a stream a stream: the water! For 25 years, our supporters have helped us restore flows when and where needed most. With the growing demands on our freshwater and climate change, however, we need your help to do more. Give back to the rivers and streams you love by making a tax-deductible gift to WWT. All donations will be matched up to $15,000 through Dec. 31!

We have good news to report from eastern Washington! We recently closed a major water right acquisition in the Walla Walla River Basin and streamflow monitoring is showing that our long-term efforts to keep the Teanaway River flowing in the face of climate change and drought are succeeding.