Yakima Basin Integrated Plan

The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) is a collaboration of state, federal, tribal, business, and community organizations committed to addressing water, fishery, habitat and climate variability challenges to ensure a robust Yakima River Basin within its built and natural systems.

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Featured Project

Nelson Dam Removal on the Naches River - Phase 1 Complete

The Nelson Dam Removal Project will improve fish passage and sediment continuity to improve habitat, increase flow conveyance to decrease flooding risks for nearby landowners, and improve water supply reliability. The project began in August 2021 and Phase 1 became complete and operational in May 2023.  View a tour of the project using this link: Nelson Dam Removal Project – Fly Through Tour by FLOWPV.

To learn more visit: https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/nelson-dam-project/

Upcoming Meetings

Our Workgroup meets quarterly to receive updates on Yakima Basin Integrated Plan actions and activities, offer input, and share perspectives. The public is encouraged to attend meetings and participate by providing comments. These meetings are being offered in-person and virtually on WebEx. For more information on how to attend visit our Resources page.

More on the Workgroup

 

2024 YRBWEP Workgroup Meetings

 

YBIP in the News

WA salmon passage projects are getting more than $75 million

Seattle Times

Officials offer details on future ownership of Springwood Ranch

Ellensburg Daily Record

Yakima River water supply forecast drops to 63%

The Capitol Press

2023 YBIP Highlights

2022 YBIP Highlights

Something entirely new: Using dams to save salmon

Columbia Insight

When it comes to water rights, collaboration beats litigation

The Seattle Times

Climate Change is Ravaging the Colorado River. There's a Model to Avert the Worst.

The New York Times

‘IT’S ALL GOOD FOR FISH’ Little Naches restoration project nears completion, opening up new fish habitat

The Yakima Herald

Western Innovator: Irrigation district manager promotes alternative to water wars

The Capitol Press

A LONG TIME COMING: Floodplain restoration project creates new fish habitat, cleaner water

Yakima Herald

Saving fish in the short- and long-term on the Naches River

Medium: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Washington wineries considering dramatic changes for climate change

The Counter

Contractors begin taking out Nelson Dam on the Naches River

The Seattle Times

Removal of concrete Nelson Dam set to begin Monday

Yakima Herald

Bureau of Reclamation nominee Camille Touton garners bipartisan support in Senate hearing

The Spokesman-Review