Department of Ecology gears up for Spokane area water right adjudication

In 2010, the Washington Department of Ecology is expected to begin a water right adjudication process for the Spokane area. For those that extract and use water on their property or for other purposes, water adjudication determines who has a valid water right, how much water can be used, and who has priority during shortages.

Attached is a frequently asked question document on Spokane area water right adjudication that Ecology released in June, 2009.