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Gov. Inslee declares Washington drought emergency


'Putting our way of life at risk': Gov. Inslee declares Washington drought emergency
The combination of a record-breaking heat wave and a unprecedently dry spring and summer have pushed Washington into a drought crisis.
Author: MacKenzie Belley
Updated: 4:30 PM PDT July 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, USA — Gov. Jay Inslee declared on Wednesday that Washington has entered a drought emergency.
A drought emergency means that the state's water supply is projected to be below 75% of the average. The shortage of water has had a direct impact on the state's farmers and wildlife. 
 A formal drought declaration authorizes the Washington Department of Ecology to take certain measures for the purpose of providing emergency drought relief including: 

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