Spencer Cox: “With 100% of the state in drought and weather uncertainty…”

“As Utah enters the summer with every county under drought conditions, state water officials point to an unusually warm winter in early snow packed peak as growing concerns for reservoirs and water supplies statewide. With 100% of the state in drought and weather uncertainty ahead today I, I have signed an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency. The declaration comes as state leaders expand conservation programs aimed at reducing outdoor water use, which accounts for a large portion of household consumption during the summer months.” (00:54–01:05)

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