Declares Drought Emergency in Baker County
Oregon executive order · EO 2025-12
Why it matters
Farms, ranches, and recreation businesses in Baker County may get state and federal help with drought. The order ends on December 31, 2025, unless it is extended.
What it does
- Declares a severe, continuing drought emergency in Baker County
- Agriculture Department seeks federal help to ease drought and aid farm recovery
- Water Resources Department helps water users as it sees necessary
- Emergency Management helps assess and reduce drought damage in the county
- Order expires December 31, 2025
Signed
Signed (2025-07-10) by Governor Tina Kotek as Executive Order 2025-12
About this order
Declares a drought emergency in Baker County and orders state agencies to help farms, water users, and local governments. The order expires December 31, 2025.
Determination of a State of Drought Emergency in Baker County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Farm and ranch groups would likely say the order brings needed state and federal help quickly. Local officials would likely say it lets the county respond faster to dry conditions.
💬 The case against
Some water users would likely say the order gives no new money or fixed relief. Environmental groups might worry it focuses on farms more than fish and wildlife.
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