Welcoming the 2027 Water Year
October 2, 2026
Water Year 2026 brought floods, fires, drought, and unexpected turns. Through it all, we kept paddling. We don’t know what Water Year 2027 will bring, but whatever comes, we’ll be here to help you navigate through it.
As we look ahead, here are a few helpful resources to stay up to date on current conditions and long-term forecasts:
WA Ecology – Columbia Basin Water Supply & Demand Forecast: 2040s supply/demand projections under climate/economic scenarios; downloadable data. Washington Department of Ecology →
UW Climate Impacts Group – Analysis Tools: Climate Mapping for a Resilient Washington (county-level projections include streamflow & snowpack), trends tools, and related datasets. Climate Impacts Group →
USDA Northwest Climate Hub: A regional network that delivers science-based tools and practical information to help land managers adapt to a changing climate. USDA Climate Hubs →
Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Discusses current weather, weather prediction, climate issues, and current events. cliffmass.blogspot.com →
"May the rains come only when and where you need them."
Best Regards,
Confluence Law, PLLC
JESSICA C. KUCHAN Attorney at Law kuchan@confluencelaw.com | JAMIE M. MORIN Attorney at Law morin@confluencelaw.com | JENNIFER BURDEN Paralegal burden@confluencelaw.com |
