State Drought Task Force News Today

REGIONAL— The Rainy River watershed has been designated in “drought watch” status as outlined in the state’s drought plan. The plan was developed and is overseen by the …

Red River watershed has been in drought watch since last year.

North Country Pheasants Forever volunteers guided 13 Pillager students to find pheasants Oct. 3 at Hunt's Point Gun Club in Pequot Lakes.

Funding will support water conservation in communities, address high tree seedling mortality, and promote shade tree resiliency

Funding would support water conservation in communities, address high tree seedling mortality, and promote shade tree resiliency

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources today announced $13.3 million in funding proposals in response to the significant effects of this summer’s drought on two of the state’s critical natural resources: water and trees.

Funding would support water conservation in communities, address high tree seedling mortality and promote shade tree resiliency

By Pat Sweeney Jul 22, 2021 | 5:20 PM Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today visited a farm in Polk County to survey the drought and discuss its impact with farmers.   “After a year that challenged Minnesotans across the state, our farmers are suffering yet another setback from the persistent drought,” said Governor Walz. “Minnesota farmers and ranchers feed not just Minnesota but the entire world, and this drought is threatening their livelihoods. We continue to maintain close com...

With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps. Current drought information, including details on areas subject to surface water use suspensions, is available on DNR’s website. The warning phase for drought occurs when a significant portion of the state passes thresholds for s...

Minnesota Has Officially Entered Drought Warning Phase The Northlands hot, dry summer continues and conditions have led Minnesota officials to enter the state into the drought warning phase. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 52 percent of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent is in extreme drought, which lead to this action. Typically, the warning phase for drought occurs when a significant portion of the state passes thresholds for severe drought...