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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 communication with our federal partners and the agricultural community to ensure we’re providing the ...
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 DNRâs website. The warning phase for drought occurs when a significant portion of the state passes thresholds for severe drought conditions at major watersheds. We have reached this threshold. The warning phase for ...
Minnesota Has Officially Entered Drought Warning Phase The Northland's 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 conditions at major watersheds and Minnesota has officially reached this threshold. What does a...