Due to the combined lack of rainfall this summer and higher than average temperatures impacting the local water supply, the city of Dallas has implemented a Stage One Reduction Condition
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Amid a shortfall of rain and lower-than-normal water levels, Oregon and some of its cities took measures Wednesday to curtail excessive water use in the face of droughts in the state.
Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order Wednesday requiring state agencies to implement water conservation measures, including stopping nonessential water use.
More than 80% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions or worse, according to the latest survey by the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is based on temperature, precipitation, soil moisture and streamflow measurements.
In Oregon, 19 counties have declared drought emergencies and more are facing drought.