Jackson County declares drought emergency in anticipation of dry summer

Jackson County declares drought emergency in anticipation of dry summer

As the rainy season tapers off, concern is growing across Oregon and California about the water supply.

Grant County Court issues emergency drought declaration

CANYON CITY – The Grant County Court signed an emergency drought resolution yesterday at the county court meeting. Grant County Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Bush stated, “When we anticipate that we may have a drought year, declaring a drought emergency is an important step in the administrative process to ensure that we have all the tools in our toolbox to address water issues.” Bush continued with, “It sets the conditions for us to be …