AWRA-WA 2026 Washington State Drought Update (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Washington State Drought Update

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

12:15 to 1:15 PM PT | Virtual Meeting

Please join us for a lunch meeting about drought conditions in Washington. Caroline is the Statewide Drought Lead for the Department of Ecology’s Water Resources Program, and she’ll be providing a primer on drought in Washington, an overview of drought conditions in 2026, and considerations for future years.

Presenter:

Caroline Mellor
Statewide Drought Lead
Department of Ecology

Participation Details:

You will receive a link to participate via a Microsoft Teams meeting the day before the event.

Registration Fees:

Registration is free with a suggested donation of $10. We are non-profit, and your donation helps us provide events and programming. Thank you for supporting AWRA-WA!

Thank you to Greene Economics for sponsoring the event!

AWRA-WA Annual State Section Conference 2026 (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Save the Date!

Make plans to join us for the AWRA-WA Annual State Section Conference.

Theme: The Future is Now: How the emerging issues of the recent past have come to define our water-scarce present.

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (program); 5:00 - 6:30 PM (networking reception)

Where: Mountaineers Seattle Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA

Description: A quarter of the way through the twenty-first century, we find ourselves in a changed landscape of water resource management in Washington. Widespread difficulty obtaining new water supplies to support population growth inhibits sustainable and affordable development. New competing demands for water to support clean energy development, data centers, and other emergent technologies are stressing existing water supplies and suppliers even further. Meanwhile, four consecutive years of snowpack drought have fundamentally revised our expectations of future water supply availability. And the increasing occurrence and severity of acute weather events (such as heat domes and atmospheric rivers) have unbalanced the historical hydrograph away from periods of peak demand.

The 2026 AWRA-WA State Conference will bring together water professionals, policymakers, engineers, scientists, lawyers, students, and regulators to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead through thought-provoking sessions and candid discussions.

Why Attend?

Hear from leading experts and decision-makers shaping Washington's water future.
Engage in open conversations to learn from past efforts and shape smarter strategies moving forward.
Gain actionable insights and strategies for navigating uncertainty and change.
Expand your network with water resource professionals from across the state.
Your registration includes a 2027 AWRA-WA membership and directly supports chapter events, student fellowship program, and this conference.

New ideas, new voices, and diverse expertise are essential right now. Whether you’re just entering the industry or bringing years of expertise, be part of the conversations shaping the future of water management in Washington State.

Registration, speakers, and session details are coming soon.

Download a PDF of the conference flyer and share across your network!

Thank You to AWRA-WA Sponsors!

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