Statewide drought watch declared in Delaware

Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch

DELAWARE – Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to a steady decline in precipitation levels throughout the state, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. Wednesday’s drought watch declaration is the second time it has been implemented in three years, and comes after Governor Meyer received guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council. During this time, Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor …

Delaware issues statewide drought watch as dry weather potentially strains water supplies

State asks for voluntary conservation, but officials say no mandatory water restrictions are in place Delawareans are being asked to voluntarily conserve water after Gov. Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch following guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council. The watch is the first and least severe step in Delaware’s drought response system. It means state officials are seeing dry conditions that could worsen if rainfa…

Governor Matt Meyer issues drought watch across Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch, encouraging Delawareans to be mindful of their water use.

Drought watch issued by governor

Gov. Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation experiencing a steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years.

Statewide drought watch declared in Delaware

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a statewide drought watch due to ongoing dry conditions, according to DNREC. Precipitation levels in Delaware are experiencing a steep and steady decline for the second time in three years, especially in Kent and…

Governor Meyer declares a drought watch

Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch.