Gov. Polis declares statewide drought emergency

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 365

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency Thursday in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record, which also brought record-low snowpack.

The U.S. Drought Monitor says nearly 93% of the state is in moderate to exceptional drought conditions, with 75% in at least severe conditions as of Thursday.

The declaration is a requirement of the state moving into Phase 3 of its Drought Response Plan, the most severe phase …

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