Central Oregon Experiencing “Extreme” Drought Conditions

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- All three Central Oregon counties are now experiencing "extreme" drought which was reported in latest drought monitor.

Here's what that means for our communities:
- Low oxygen and high river water temperatures are affecting fish
- Planting is delayed
- Pumping well water increases; wells are going dry; homeowners are trucking in potable water
- Reservoirs and lakes are very low compared to normal; irrigation water is scarce
- Waterfowl disease outbreaks increase
- Wildfire activity is high

KTVZ News reported on Wednesday that several water districts were taking action to conserve resources due to current conditions.

Coming Up on KTVZ News at 4:00 pm - Local Alert Chief Meteorologist John Carroll will dig deeper into the data and track if any relief is on the way.