YBSA Monthly Report February, 2010 Comprehensive Watershed Planning: YBSA continues to endorse the criteria that were given to the Bureau of Reclamation by Congress which would find a solution to the frequent droughts (like what may happen in 2010) that…
YBSA Monthly Report January, 2010 YBSA is pleased to see the Integrated Water Planning process for the Yakima Basin go forward under the direction of DOE. Our position has been for the last year to support the least cost alternative…
YBSA Monthly Report December, 2009 Work group Integrated Management Plan: The Final 2009 YRBWEP Work Group meeting was held December 17th. A consensus vote (1-6) was taken. The comments raised during the vote ranged from agreeing to move forward (1),…
YBSA Monthly Report November, 2009 The Economy: The Yakima Basin Storage Alliance continues to pursue the need for more off stream storage to protect and enhance our economy and environment. Without an adequate supply of water to increase the number…
YBSA Monthly Report October, 2009 Work Group Process: The Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) Work Group has listed projects to be considered. (see attachments package phase 1, phase 2, & phase 3) The list includes a timeline that…
YBSA Monthly Report September, 2009 YBSA Emphasizes More Storage: Yakima Basin Storage Alliance continues to emphasize the need for more stored water for the future of the Yakima Basin. A study completed by the U.S. Forrest Service based on climate…
YBSA Monthly Report August, 2009 Solution to Work Group Elements: The Work Group continues to listen to presentations explaining each element of DOE’s proposed integrated water enhancement plan. The purpose of the explanation of each of the seven elements is…
YBSA Monthly Report July, 2009 Education on YRBIWRMA: YBSA is eager to learn about the elements in the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Alternative proposal by the Department of Ecology. YBSA will continue to pursue a comprehensive program…
YBSA Monthly Report June, 2009 YRBWEP Work Group: YBSA was invited to participate in the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) 2009 work group. The Bureau of Reclamation and Washington State Department of Ecology convened the work group at…
YBSA Monthly Report May, 2009 Salmon Recovery: Yakima Basin Storage Alliance is concerned that not all fish projects have been evaluated equally. What are the true costs and how many more fish will there be returning to the Yakima River…
