Drought emergency for Jackson County, Oregon
3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Jackson County, OR
Start Date: 3/23/2022
- End Date: 12/31/2022
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners declared a drought emergency on March 23 due to low water levels, making this the third consecutive year for such an emergency declaration. A declaration lets the Oregon Water Resources Department take steps such as allowing the supplemental use of ground water and prioritizing water for human and livestock use.
Jackson County reservoirs are at extremely low levels and have the capacity to hold enough water for multiple years, but some are nearly dry. As of last week, stream flows were just 29% of average, according to Oregon Water Resources Department.
Medford Mail Tribune (Ore.), March 23, 2022
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