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Mega Drought 2021

7/15/2021

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With 90% of the state experiencing extreme drought and 100% in the moderate drought category, Governor Spencer J. Cox  issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to drought. This declaration raises awareness and allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to officially begin the process that may provide access to state or federal resources.
The last time conditions warranted a drought declaration was when former Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order on Oct. 15, 2018. At that time, 99% of the state was in a moderate drought, with about 76% of Utah experiencing at least severe drought conditions.
At the time of the declaration in mid-March:
  • All of Utah’s 29 counties were experiencing some level of drought.
  • Four of Utah’s top 42 reservoirs were less than 20% full.
  • Three of Utah’s top 42 reservoirs were less than 5% full.
The drought declaration is a recommendation of the Utah Drought Review and Reporting Committee (DRRC), chaired by Brian Steed, executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and activates the Drought Response Committee. 

In conjunction with the Governor's Executive Order Cottonwood Mutual Water Company issued resolution 2021-01 encouraging increased water conservation measures due to the current drought conditions.  We ask that each of you take a moment and read the resolution and take the measures you deem necessary to curb the amount of water used each day.
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