Irrigating the Ahtanum Valley
Providing seasonal water
Enhancing fish access
Preserving the watershed
Delivering irrigation water in the Ahtanum Valley since 1918
The Ahtanum Irrigation District is a Washington special purpose district established in 1918 to deliver irrigation water in the Ahtanum Valley located in Yakima County. The District lies between the southern boundary of the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District and the northern boundary of the Yakama Indian Reservation.
The District also owns and manages 4,780 acres of timberland in the Ahtanum State Forest located within T12 R13E in Sections 1, 3, 9, 11, 13 & 15 and those portions north of the creek in Sections 23 & 25. See Ahtanum State Forest Green Dot map.
Board of Directors
An elected, three-member Board of Directors governs the District.
Board Members
Cole Hansen, President
Sam Hull, Vice President
Mark Herke, Director
Secretary
Shaelyn Molvik, Executive Director-Secretary
Monthly Board Meetings
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors is held at the office of the District on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of those months with more than four Tuesdays and then the meeting shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (except when otherwise designated).
2026
Download the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Information and changes to Ahtanum Irrigation District’s meeting schedule will be posted here as they occur.
2025
Download the 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
**SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
* The regular board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 has been moved to Monday, April 21, 2025.
* The regular board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 has been moved to Monday, May 19, 2025.
*The regular board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 has been moved to Thursday, November 20, 2025.
2026 Agendas
January 7, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 21, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 22, 2026
Recreation & Services
Patron Permit
For the benefit of patrons living within our District, we offer a seasonal Patron Permit that allows for private-use firewood cutting as well as primitive camping within select District timberland areas. Please contact the office for more information.
Backhoe & Dump Truck Services
For the benefit of patrons living within our District, we offer custom backhoe work and/or dump truck hauling services (in accessible locations only). The current fee is $75 per hour, plus applicable sales tax. Please contact the Stream Patroller for more information.
Photo Gallery
Enjoy these pictures of the Ahtanum Valley and Ahtanum Irrigation District timberlands.
Ahtanum Creek & Vicinity
District Timberlands
