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Icicle Creek receives billion gallon boost

WWT has worked with local partners for over a decade to protect and restore water in Icicle Creek. Our efforts culminated in WWT signing agreements last year with the Cascade Orchard Irrigation Company and Chelan County to build a new pump station that will allow more than 1.3 billion gallons of water annually to remain in the creek. Now, the pump station is complete!

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What We Do

Our mission is to protect and restore healthy rivers and streams across Washington so that fish, farms and communities can thrive for generations. We craft smart, collaborative solutions to our freshwater challenges that will withstand the test of time in our rapidly changing world.

Our Focus Areas

We focus our work in the following four areas:

  • Helping Rivers Flow
  • Reconnecting Water in the Landscape
  • Planning for Future Water Use
  • Developing Alternative Water Sources

Our Approach

Collaborative
We engage all water users for collective buy in

Creative
Our team crafts smart, evidence-based solutions

Transformative
We create lasting change for a rapidly changing world

Washington's Freshwater

Is There Enough?

Commonly thought of as a water-rich state, Washington's freshwater resources are at risk from past mismanagement, climate change, and increasing demand. The good news is we are doing something about it.

Thank you to our supporters!

Our Impact

Since 1998, we have worked across the state from the San Juan Islands to the Palouse restoring water to thousands of river miles in more than 50 rivers and streams.

See Our Impact

Teanaway: A Stream Flows Again

The Teanaway River, a critical tributary in the Yakima basin for salmon, steelhead and trout, struggled for many years, often running dry. Watch our short film Teanaway: A Stream Flows Again to see how people are coming together to help the river make a comeback.

Support Our Work

You can help Washington's beautiful rivers flow full and cool tomorrow and into the future.

News + Events

WWT at Jötunn Ciderhouse Pop-up on Sept. 28

Washington Water Trust is joining the Jötunn Ciderhouse Pop-up at Republic of Cider on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 5 pm! Chat with us about our work to restore local rivers while enjoying tasty, original ciders crafted by Jötunn Ciderhouse and Republic of Cider. The cideries will donate a portion of the proceeds from draft sales during the event to support WWT projects that keep local rivers flowing.

Sep 28 - Sep 28

WWT hosts Fly Fishing Film Tour in Walla Walla on Oct. 23

WWT will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour on Thurs, Oct. 23 at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla. Join us for inspiring new fly fishing films, a silent auction, and a gear raffle with proceeds supporting local river restoration!

Oct 23 - Oct 23

WWT and Red’s Fly Shop host Fly Fishing Film Tour on Nov. 14

WWT and Red's Fly Shop will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour on Fri, Nov. 14 at Canyon River Ranch in Ellensburg. Join us for inspiring new fly fishing films, a silent auction, and a gear raffle with proceeds supporting local river restoration!

Nov 14 - Nov 14

Icicle Creek receives billion gallon boost

WWT has worked with local partners for over a decade to protect and restore water in Icicle Creek. Our efforts culminated in WWT signing agreements last year with the Cascade Orchard Irrigation Company and Chelan County to build a new pump station that will allow more than 1.3 billion gallons of water annually to remain in the creek. Now, the pump station is complete!

Honoring WWT Board Member Lorri Bodi

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of long-time WWT board member Lorri Bodi. Lorri was a champion for the environment, rivers, and salmon.

WWT 2024 Annual Report now available

Washington Water Trust’s 2024 Annual Report is hot off the press! Last year was tough for our freshwater, but we made real streamflow restoration progress with our partners and supporters.