Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
Oregon executive order · EO 2025-13
Why it matters
Farms, ranches, and water users in Lincoln County may get state help finding federal aid and water assistance. The order ends on December 31, 2025, unless it is extended.
What it does
- Declares a severe, continuing drought emergency in Lincoln County
- Directs the Department of Agriculture to seek federal help for farmers and ranchers
- Directs water agencies to help local water users as needed
- Orders the Office of Emergency Management to help assess and reduce drought damage
- The order expires on December 31, 2025
Signed
Signed (2025-07-10) by Governor Tina Kotek as Executive Order 2025-13
About this order
Declares a drought emergency in Lincoln County and orders state agencies to help farms, water users, and emergency planning through December 31, 2025.
Determination of a State of Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Farm and rancher groups would likely say state help with federal aid speeds recovery. Local leaders may say faster state action protects water supplies.
💬 The case against
Some businesses may say the order does not give direct money to those hurt. Others may say it is too general about what help will be provided.
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