Drought disaster declaration for Baker County, Oregon
6/19/2025 10:19:17 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Baker County, OR
Start Date: 6/18/2025
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The Baker County Board of Commissioners asked Gov. Tina Kotek to declare a drought emergency after the county endured the driest spring since at least World War II. Commissioners voted unanimously on June 18 to declare a local drought disaster. Ranchers were moving their livestock to other rangeland for grazing earlier than usual, which will lead to a shortage of rangeland feed later in the year. The wildfire threat was elevated due to the dryness.
Baker City Herald (Wash.), June 18, 2025
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