It’s no secret that it’s been hot.

I’ve been watering my yard far more than I should be, and it is just not turning green.

Luckily, I have a great landscaper friend who gave me tips to green it up, but I’ve been feeling guilty about watering as much as I’ve been, knowing how much of a drought we are in.

Luckily, where I live (central Washington), we don’t have it as bad as others, but I should still be smarter with my water usage. How important is my yard?

My wife doesn’t care that much; it’s all GREY instead of green to my dog, so he doesn’t care (I think).

So maybe I should cut back on my water usage.

But then again, I fall into the camp of thought that says, “I’m paying for it, so I should use it,” but do I really need to?

Happy dog playing in a sprinkler
Canva
loading...

This year has seemed abnormally dry, and the stats (below) for each of the counties in Washington can be jaw-dropping.

94.5 KATS logo
Get our free mobile app

Whether you believe in climate change (accidentally caused by man) or climate change and weather manipulation (purposefully caused by man, i.e., chemtrails) or if it’s an Earth cycle, the fact remains that Washington is in the middle of a terrible drought.

Counties with the worst droughts in Washington

Washington State is continuing its drought emergency into 2024, citing low snowpack and hot, dry forecasts. Here are the counties most affected by drought, based on data from the U.S. Drought Monitor to identify the counties in Washington with the worst droughts in the week leading up to July 16, 2024.

Note: "Abnormally dry" is not considered to be a drought, but is included as a separate data point.

Gallery Credit: Jaime Skelton

Top 7 Ways to Save Your Lawn During This Drought

With regular watering sessions restricted to two times per week paired with the scorching summer heat and the continuing drought, many Lubbock residents are struggling to keep their lawns alive. Here are some simple tips for keeping things green.

Gallery Credit: Heidi Kaye

More From 94.5 KATS