Union county commissioners to consider drought emergency declaration - Elkhorn Media Group

Governor Declares Drought For Lincoln County

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Lincoln County has been experiencing moderate drought since May 27 and severe drought since June 17. Drought metrics also indicate that drought conditions have been present in Lincoln County over the last three to six months. Additional…

Union county commissioners to consider drought emergency declaration - Elkhorn Media Group

UNION COUNTY – On Wednesday, July 16, the Union County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution presented by Union County Emergency Manager Nick Vora to declare a local drought emergency. As written on the agenda for July 16: “Resolution 2025-25: In the Matter of a Resolution Declaring a Local State of Emergency within Union County Due to Drought Conditions and Requesting the State of Oregon Declare a Disaster and State of Emergency in …