McKee issues drought watch, urges Rhode Islanders to conserve water

By: Nolan Page

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 440

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Dan McKee announced Rhode Island’s first drought watch since 2002 early Thursday afternoon.

At the advice of the state’s Drought Steering Committee, McKee upgraded last month’s initial drought advisory to the second of four monitoring stages because of continuing low levels of precipitation, groundwater and stream flow. The committee will meet again in mid-July to reassess drought conditions. Should they remain of concern, two more progressive declarations would follow: a warning, then an …

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