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Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

HELENA - After three years and wide-ranging input from hundreds of Montanans across the state, plus an interagency Drought Task Force, the draft Montana Drought

HELENA - After three years and wide-ranging input from hundreds of Montanans across the state, plus an interagency Drought Task Force, the draft Montana Drought

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Pennsylvania remains in a statewide drought watch, and the state Department of Environmental Protection is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water.

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On the heels of a meeting of the state’s Drought Task Force, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced last week the entire commonwealth will remain under drought watch for several weeks until the situation is re-evaluated. On Thursday, June 15, DEP asked residents and businesses as part of their statewide declaration to voluntarily

Pennsylvania on Thursday issued a statewide drought watch for the first time since 2006. Here's what you can do to help.

Compared with last year, Mainers can expect cooler temperatures and increased precipitation going into the growing season.

Persistent storms in March added snow to the mountains and improved Beaverhead Countys overall drought conditions, but parts of the county remain in some level of drought.