Yakima County Regional Stormwater Group

05/15/2026

CHECK YOUR SPRINKLERS

Washington has declared a drought for the 4th consecutive year. We can help by simply checking your sprinkler system!

First: Check for leaks. Fixing leaky sprinkler heads, pipes, and connections can save on municipal water bills and conserve water.

Second: Adjust your schedule. Your lawn will still thrive on an every-other day schedule. You can also water early in the morning to avoid evaporation

Third: Direct the water. Aim sprinkler heads to only spray grass and avoid unnecessarily spraying concrete. This can cause runoff and ultimately waste water during a drought.

REVISA TU SISTEMA DE RIEGO

Washington ha declarado sequía por cuarto año consecutivo. ¡Podemos ayudarte con una simple revisión de tu sistema de riego!

Primero: Revisa si hay fugas. Reparar las fugas en los aspersores, tuberías y conexiones puede ahorrarte en la factura del agua y conservarla.

Segundo: Ajusta tu horario de riego. Tu césped seguirá creciendo bien regando cada dos días. También puedes regar temprano por la mañana para evitar la evaporación.

Tercero: Dirige el agua. Apunta los aspersores para que solo rocíen el césped y evita mojar el concreto innecesariamente. Esto puede causar escorrentía y, en última instancia, desperdiciar agua durante una sequía.

04/15/2026

Happy Spring Cleaning! Take a look at some of these tips to help keep the Yakima Basin happy and healthy.

¡Feliz limpieza de primavera! Echa un vistazo a estos consejos para ayudar a mantener la cuenca de Yakima sana y próspera.

03/13/2026

We will be at Dozer Day - Yakima! Come visit us 3/21-22 to learn about what kind of equipment we use to help keep the Yakima Basin safe and grab a goody-bag for the kids. Hope to see you there!

🚧 🚜 Dozer Day 2026 is almost here!

📅 March 21–22, 2026
📍 Yakima Fairgrounds
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM

A weekend of hands-on fun with real heavy equipment, kid-powered machines, and family-friendly activities you won’t want to miss.

👉🏼Sponsors, Volunteers and Attendees, head to our event page for more information and details on how to get involved!

🔗 yakima.dozerday.org

02/19/2026

With scattered rain and snow showers expected in the next 10 days, take a look at these winter stormwater tips!

When it rains, it runs 🌧️ Check out these winter stormwater tips and help protect Washington’s waters. Adopt a drain: wa.adopt-a-drain.org. 💙

01/14/2026

Did you know Yakima County is now apart of the Adopt-a-Drain program? You can even name the drains!

Adopting your storm drain is a breeze! Simply enter your address on https://wa.adopt-a-drain.org/map and available drains near your home will pop up on our easy to use maps. Blue dots indicate that the drain is already adopted and orange dots are free to adopt drains. If you don't see your storm drain, just click the link that says "Don't see your drain? Add one here." It's that easy!

09/29/2025

If you didn't see us at the fair: We are now apart of Adopt a Drain! Go to https://wa.adopt-a-drain.org/ to sign up and name your drain!

08/01/2024

Did you know that wildfires affect air AND water quality?

Massive fires burn vegetation and soil, destroying the soil's binding ability. This drastically increases sediment and debris runoff into rivers during the next rain event, which can cause all sorts of problems down the road. You can help our waterways by being Firewise and keeping storm drains clean, thereby preventing other pollutants from entering the river.

05/01/2024

It's springtime in Yakima County! Please watch this video on pesticides, and visit www.pesticide.org/videos to learn more about pesticide alternatives.

https://youtu.be/uRXZO9NghV0

In nature, nothing exists alone - we are all connected in one form or another. With increased pesticide use, in homes, gardens, schools, parks, and on the fo...

05/01/2024

¡Es primavera en el condado de Yakima! Mire este video sobre pesticidas y visite www.pesticide.org/videos para obtener más información sobre las alternativas a los pesticidas.

https://youtu.be/vVlJKlNwSn8

En la naturaleza, nada existe por sí mismo, todos estamos conectados de alguna u otra forma. Con el aumento en el uso de pesticidas en los hogares, jardines,...

04/08/2024

Celebrate Arbor Day with us at the Yakima Area Arboretum's annual ArborFest on April 13th from 10am to 3pm!

This year, we're turning up the "Flower Power" during this free, family-friendly event at the Yakima Area Arboretum. Each booth will feature fun and educational activities that encourage a love of nature, trees and flowers. Families will receive a free tree to take home while supplies last! [Insert information about your booth/activity] We hope to see you there!

¡Celebra el Día del Árbol con nosotros en el ArborFest anual del Área Arboreta de Yakima el 13 de abril, de 10 am a 3 pm!

¡Este año, estamos aumentando el "Poder de las Flores" durante este evento gratuito y familiar en el Área Arboreta de Yakima! Cada puesto contará con actividades divertidas y educativas que fomentan el amor por la naturaleza, los árboles y las flores. ¡Las familias recibirán un árbol gratis para llevar a casa hasta agotar existencias! [Inserta información sobre tu puesto/actividad] ¡Esperamos verte allí!