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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.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated oct 14

The latest in this situation

  1. Irrigation districts restore Deschutes River flows in response to drought conditions.
  2. Sisters is a location within Deschutes County.
  3. Charles Webster Baer in Redmond is advocating for zoning changes, proposing light rail, and creating venture funds.
  4. Central Oregon is geographically part of Deschutes County, and Oregon land use policies are being examined regarding issues seen in Idaho.

How it started

3 reports, 1 independent, last reported Jul 2. The briefing below covers this first event.

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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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Deschutes RiverCentral OregonJefferson County

How it developed

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  1. Extreme drought conditions are currently affecting all counties in the region, including Deschutes County, which is part of Central Oregon.Sub-event
  2. Low river flows on the Deschutes River are impacting district operations, prompting crisis response from management.Sub-event
  3. Fields in Central Oregon rely on Deschutes River water for irrigation.Sub-event
  4. Water scarcity in the Deschutes River basin forces farmers in Central Oregon to cease cultivation.1 source

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