Contractor Ernie Chenel, who tried to head off formation of the project, is named as the business caucus representative. Both committees are working under 1993 deadlines. GWAC members concentrate on water conservation measures and the pilot committee considers raising the priorities for group domestic water systems. The firm, however, noted that compliance with the agreement would require the completion of the Mazama Wastewater Facilities Plan and continued but reduced frequency of monitoring existing monitoring wells. The state Supreme Court upholds a lower court decision denying a claim of the Yakama Indian Nation for a larger share of water in the Yakima River and its tributaries.
Ecology begins the rule- making procedure to implement recommendations.
To them, the thought of continuing their efforts for a Habitat Conservation Plan seem futile, given the inaction by the state agency and legislature over their current work. Under pressure from Yakama Nation, the Methow Valley Irrigation Ditch board of directors considers measures to enclose the deteriorating irrigation channel and to downsize the 360 member district. The plan is opposed by some members who later organize as Methow Valley Canal Associates. Or we can choose not to and risk continuing conflict and uncertainty about water usage in the Valley. As if to signal an open ended and uncertain future for water planning, the final newsletter of the Pilot Planning Committee is undated.