Science & Environment

Oregon governor declares drought emergency in Klamath Basin

By Bradley W. Parks (OPB)

Bend, Ore. March 31, 2021 6:50 p.m. Updated: March 31, 2021 11:28 p.m.

Much of Klamath County is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as south-central Oregon enters the spring with mountain snowpack levels well below normal.