Above-ground water sources too low for issuing drought permits in Klamath County, Oregon
2/20/2023 12:30:45 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Klamath County, OR
Start Date: 2/10/2023
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Drought permits, or Emergency Use permits, may not be issued to Klamath County farmers and ranchers this year if an emergency drought declaration were to be made as above-ground water sources were too low. Whether permits will be issued depends on precipitation in coming months. Groundwater levels in the Klamath Basin have dropped significantly in recent years, 20 to 30 feet in the last three years, making additional access unsustainable.
Jefferson Public Radio (Ashland, Ore.), Feb 10, 2023
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