Farmers in Jefferson County are forced to stop cultivating land due to severe water scarcity affecting the Deschutes River, which is vital to Central Oregon.
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Updated Jul 2
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Farmers in Jefferson County are forced to stop cultivating land due to severe water scarcity affecting the Deschutes River, which is vital to Central Oregon.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Extreme drought conditions are currently affecting all counties in the region, including Deschutes County, which is part of Central Oregon.Sub-event
- Low river flows on the Deschutes River are impacting district operations, prompting crisis response from management.Sub-event
- Fields in Central Oregon rely on Deschutes River water for irrigation.Sub-event
Water scarcity in the Deschutes River basin forces farmers in Central Oregon to cease cultivation.1 source
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Deschutes River
river in Oregon, United States
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Central Oregon
region in the state of Oregon, USA
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Jefferson County
county in Idaho, United States
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