Yakima Basin Integrated Plan

The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) is a collaboration of state, federal, tribal, business, and community organizations committed to addressing water, fishery, habitat and climate variability challenges to ensure a robust Yakima River Basin within its built and natural systems.

The Integrated Plan, as part of Phase III of YRBWEP, focuses on developing sustainable water supplies for farms, families, and fish at a watershed scale. The Integrated Plan is laid out as a 30-year plan that will be implemented in three 10-year phases.

YBIP has a number of workgroups and committees

YRBWEP Workgroup: The YRBWEP Workgroup provides policy and project development consultation on implementing the Integrated Plan.

Executive Committee

Implementation Committee

Watershed Lands Conservation Subcommittee

Habitat Subcommittee: This group guides habitat restoration within the Yakima Basin by evaluating and funding habitat restoration projects.

The Habitat Subcommittee has developed a 10-year habitat plan for 2023-2033.

Communication Coordination Group

Outreach Committee

Water Use Subcommittee

Municipal Subgroup

Lower River Subgroup

Groundwater Storage Subcommittee

Bull Trout Working Group