Drought emergency in Lake County, Oregon
9/12/2024 1:07:20 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Lake County, OR
Start Date: 9/12/2024
- End Date: 12/31/2024
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Lake County as hot, dry conditions were expected to affect farmers, raise the fire danger and reduce water supplies.
"Drought is likely to have a significant economic impact on the agricultural, livestock and natural resources sectors, as well as an impact on fish and wildlife," according to the release from the governor’s office.
KDRV-TV ABC 12 (Medford, Ore.), Sept 12, 2024
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