Depending on who you listen to, much of Eastern Washington has been in a ‘drought’ or drought-like state the last few years. Now, Benton County is maybe looking up for relief.
Cloud Seeding Discussed for Land in the Southeast Part of County
Much of the land to the southeast in Benton County, including the Horse Heaven Hills, has seen its share of wildfires this year and last, some due to lack of precipitation.
Now County Commissions this week have been looking over possible cloud seeding.
What Exactly is Cloud Seeding?
The practice goes back around 80 years, 11 states utilize it, 10 others have bans on it. The process is actually simple. Tiny particles of dry ice and chemicals known as potassium iodide, even table salt, are scattered in passing clouds. These force or encourage any moisture to condense into droplets or even snow, as it cools them…