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NRC staff warns of critical drought and flags spotted‑lanternfly update
Summary
Staff told the Natural Resources Commission the region remains in critical drought; watering restrictions and an Aug. 12 state spotted‑lanternfly update were noted.
At the start of the meeting the commission heard a director’s update on regional drought conditions and invasive‑species outreach.
Staff reported that the Northeast Region "remains in a critical drought" and that the Western Region had been elevated to a level‑2 significant drought; watering restrictions tied to trash‑day schedules are in effect. Staff also said the Warner's Ponds management committee is finalizing an RFP for an adaptive management plan and that the state Department of Agricultural Resources will host a spotted‑lanternfly quarterly update on Wednesday, Aug. 12, featuring volunteer programs and treatment updates.
The update led to brief commissioner questions about RFP timing and next steps for review committees. Staff said they expect to complete their comments on the RFP by the end of the month and will reconvene panels as proposals come in.
