US EditionDrought Emergencies Declared in 2 Oregon Counties on Opposite Sides of State
LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, JUL 11 – Drought emergencies enable relief efforts and conservation measures amid record-low river flows and below-average precipitation, worsening risks to water supplies and wildlife, officials said.
- Governor Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies in Lincoln and Baker counties, Oregon, on July 11, 2025.
- The declarations followed persistent drought conditions since May and June, with input from local officials and the Oregon Drought Readiness Council.
- Lincoln County has experienced severe drought since June 17 with record low streamflow, while Baker County has faced moderate drought since June 3 with declining water supplies.
- The emergency orders unlock drought-related tools, support local water users, and direct agencies to coordinate responses affecting farms, wildlife, and wildfire risk.
- Officials expect limited short-term improvement in water and precipitation, signaling ongoing impacts on natural resources, agriculture, and public water uses.
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