Governor Visits Smith Mountain Lake to Emphasize Water Conservation in Drought

Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought

The Roanoke region and Southside the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says in visit to Smith Mountain Lake.

Roanoke drought hits emergency status; Spanberger warns of mandatory measures

Gov. Spanberger warns a drought emergency executive order remains possible as the Roanoke region hits emergency status and wells begin going dry.

Governor Spanberger, Roanoke Region Leaders Urge Increased, Commonsense Water Conservation Efforts in Face of Worsening Drought The Roanoke Region Has Received Only 57% of the Rain Expected by This Time of Year, Elevating the Region to Emergency Status

In response to the historic ongoing drought caused by below average rainfall throughout the Commonwealth for nearly one year, Governor Spanberger and Roanoke Region leaders today urged Virginians to increase commonsense water conservation efforts.

Roanoke-area drought now in Va. emergency status, could lead to mandatory restrictions

A drought emergency declaration may be next if the situation continues, which would prompt mandatory restrictions of non-essential water use.

Spanberger, Roanoke Valley leaders urge water conservation during drought

State and local leaders are urging residents to increase their water conservation efforts, especially in the Roanoke region, which is under a drought emergency. “In the midst of this historic dry period, all Virginians can help preserve our water supply,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a Wednesday news release. “Increased water conservation measures are critical to protect access to adequate water supplies for Virginia’s families, farms, and co…

Response to Drought in Roanoke Region

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