Four more Oregon counties received drought emergency declarations
5/16/2022 1:53:41 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Baker County, OR
Douglas County, OR
Wallowa County, OR
Wheeler County, OR
Start Date: 5/13/2022
- End Date: 12/31/2022
Gov. Kate Brown declared a drought emergency in Baker, Douglas, Wallowa and Wheeler on May 13. The executive order directs state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.
“(These) counties are facing historic challenges from drought conditions that are creating hardships for the people, farms, ranches, communities and ecosystems in the region. I am committed to doing everything possible to make state resources available to provide immediate relief and assistance to water users throughout Baker, Douglas, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties,” stated Gov. Brown.
The Roseburg News-Review (Ore.), May 13, 2022
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