Salem, Ore. –Eight more Oregon counties have been declared drought emergencies by Governor Kate Brown including Jackson and Josephine counties.
Deschutes, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, and Wasco were also added to the list.
A total of 15 counties have now been declared drought emergencies. In addition to the new declarations, Governor Brown also kicked of a new social media campaign titled #ORDrought.
State agencies will begin using the hashtag to keep Oregonians informed and prepared to adapt to drought conditions.
The drought declaration will allow increased flexibility in how water is managed to ensure that limited supplies are used as efficiently as possible.
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