Thank you for taking time to fill out this survey. Your responses to the questions will help Ecology develop draft rule language as part of the rulemaking process to update our drought rule (WAC 173-166 – Emergency Drought Relief). This rule details Ecology's drought declaration and relief processes.
These questions are the same as the discussion questions used during Fall 2024 listening sessions. This survey should take 5 minutes.

For more about the rulemaking, or to sign up to receive updates, visit the rulemaking webpage. If you need assistance with the survey, contact Barbara Brooks at barbara.brooks@ecy.wa.gov or 360-522-0885.
Thank you for your comments.

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* 1. How have you experienced impacts from drought, and how do you anticipate future impacts from drought in a changing climate?

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* 2. What factors do you consider when determining the level of drought impact to plan for within a drought year? When do you start planning for potential drought impacts?

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* 3. Are there equity considerations you would want to be included in drought relief funding decisions?

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* 4. What are the barriers to accessing drought relief during a declared drought emergency?

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* 5. Are there improvements you'd like to see to the administration of grant funds? (Note, a drought response project must address impacts for a currently declared drought.)

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* 6. Are there any other considerations for emergency drought relief you would like us to consider for this rulemaking?

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