Source: Feb. 17, 2015, photo, with Mount Rainier in the background, Lake Tapps near Sumner, Washington
Quotes on Washington's Drought
“We’re really starting to feel the pain from this snowpack drought. Impacts are already severe in several areas of the state. Difficult decisions are being made about what crops get priority water and how best to save fish.”
Governor Inslee
“This drought is unlike any we've ever experienced. Rain amounts have been normal but snow has been scarce. And we’re watching what little snow we have quickly disappear.”
Washington Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon
“We have some tough, challenging months ahead of us. We’re ready to bring support and relief to the hardest hit areas of the state. We’re going to do everything we can to get through this."
Governor Inslee
“We've been busy the past few months working with sister agencies, tribes and communities to prepare and respond to this. We’re working hard to help farmers, communities and fish survive this drought.”
Washington Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon