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2024 Dungeness River “Low Flow Alert”

A Dungeness River Low Flow Alert sign placed in public view in Summer 2024 is a pilot project of the “Future of Water” committee of the Clallam County League of Women Voters (LWVCLA).

Our goal is to improve awareness that our water supplies are not unlimited – whether or not there are water use restrictions in place. Despite western Washington’s rainy reputation, it is important to “Use Water Wisely” – especially when the arrow on the sign is pointing to yellow, orange or red!

Key ways to conserve water:

Immediately: Avoid watering non-essential plants outdoors, especially lawn (Golden is Gorgeous!)

Long-term: Cultivate healthy soil; use drought-tolerant plants; build a rain garden to control standing water & runoff

For a complete list of water conservation ideas please consult these local experts:
- WSU Extension: https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/water-conservation/
- Clallam Conservation District: https://clallamcd.org/conservation-around-the-house
- Your Irrigation Manager if you live in a district or are a company shareholder

To contact our committee please email us at WaterStoryClallam@gmail.com.

Read the details: Dungeness River "Low Flow" Alert Sign Project

A Collaborative Community Project

The Story of Water is a collaborative project of the Clallam County League of Women Voters and local community partners, including the cities of Sequim and Port Angeles, Clallam County, the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, North Olympic Land Trust, Clallam Conservation District, Public Utility District #1, and local hydrologists.

The program is designed to educate our local community about the water challenges facing Clallam County in maintaining a healthy and sustainable water supply for personal, agricultural and business consumption. Our project begins with the Dungeness Watershed and will move west in focus in the next several years.

Community Networking Partners

LWVCLA Partnerships

Part 1: The Story of Water: An Introduction

For Presentation at Community Organizations

A presentation featuring the 20-minute film, From Source to Sea: Dungeness Watershed that highlights the beauty and the dynamics of the Dungeness Watershed and the challenges for our community.

View the Story of Water Film Here!

Part 2: The Story of Water: In-Depth, A Lecture Series

All lectures held at 6:30 PM in the Sequim City Hall Council Chambers. This in-depth lecture series presented by experts explores the many aspects of this critical resource and the future of the Dungeness Watershed.

Previously Recorded Lectures - Available for Viewing!

October 23, 2019 How our Water System Works: The Hydrology of the Dungeness Watershed Ann Soule, City of Sequim. View the lecture here.

November 13, 2019 Olympic Mountain Glaciers and Snowpack: Changes and Future Challenges Bill Baccus, Olympic National Park. View the lecture here.

December 11, 2019 Tribal Water Rights and History: “From Time Immemorial” Hansi Hals, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Natural Resources View the lecture here.

January 28, 2020 Water Law in Washington: Who Owns the Water and What Are Our Rights? Mike Gallagher, WA Department of Ecology and Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin Shearwater Law PLLC, Port Angeles View the lecture here.

February 19, 2020 Irrigators and Protectors: Rights and Conservation Actions Exercised by Our Farmers Joe Holtrop, Clallam Conservation District View the lecture here.