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Emery County declares emergency drought, citing multi‑year water shortfall
Emery County Commission · May 5, 2026
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The Emery County Commission voted May 5 to approve an emergency drought declaration under Utah Code 17-7-78.307, citing tree‑ring analyses and historic low streamflows to enable access to assistance and funding.
The Emery County Commission voted unanimously May 5 to adopt an emergency drought declaration for the county under Utah Code 17‑7‑78.307 after commissioners cited prolonged low streamflows and regional dry conditions.
The chair said tree‑ring and long-term streamflow records indicate the county is in a multi‑decadal…
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