SALEM, Ore. — Gov. Kate Brown has issued drought declarations for eight more Oregon counties, bringing the total to 15.
The action allows increased flexibility in how water is managed to ensure that limited supplies are used as efficiently as possible.
Brown said Friday that hot, dry weather this summer will likely lead to a difficult fire season and water shortages.
It applies to eight counties in central, southern and eastern Oregon. They are Deschutes, Grant, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Morrow, Umatilla and Wasco counties.
