Late Summer Weather Improves Drought Conditions in Minnesota Counties
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What happened
Late summer weather patterns have helped improve drought conditions in Douglas County and Otter Tail County. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows the state's drought percentage dropped from 92.85 percent last week to 87.49 percent. Severe drought conditions across the state also decreased from 32.57 percent to 29.88 percent.
Why it matters
The change in drought status affects the environmental context shared by Douglas County and Otter Tail County. Since the county's land management impacts the Columbia River, improved conditions could influence the river's health and water flow.
Who's involved
- Douglas CountyCounty experiencing moderate drought conditions
- Otter Tail CountyCounty with parts currently in severe drought
- Columbia RiverRiver whose health and flow are impacted by local land management