Cliff Mass Says Washington Water Crisis Claims Don’t Match the Facts

May 24th, 2026· 915 views· 0:56

University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass is continuing to challenge Washington state’s drought concerns, arguing current reservoir levels and Columbia River conditions show much of Eastern Washington’s irrigation supply remains stable heading into summer. Mass says the distinction between snowpack runoff and long-term reservoir storage is critical to understanding the state’s water outlook. #WashingtonState #Drought #Water #Agriculture #Climate #Environment #Yakima #ColumbiaRiver #BreakingNews #USNews