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Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

News 9 Oklahoma's Emergency Drought Commission is redirecting all funds to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

News On 6 The Emergency Drought Commission has approved an additional $12 million in emergency funding for the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program.

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

News On 6 Tulsa County Commissioners have reinstated a burn ban that was lifted just a week ago.

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

News On 6 Oklahoma State University is offering farmers and ranchers a helping hand amid the ongoing drought. Dr. Amy Hagerman with the OSU extension office joined News On 6 to talk about how farmers and ranchers can test their water and feed at a reduced rate.

Some Counties Lift Burn Bans After Heavy Rains

Some Counties Lift Burn Bans After Heavy Rains

Kaitlyn Deggs Several counties are reconsidering their burn bans after storms and heavy rain hit the state Monday. County leaders are pretty optimistic about the rain, but some said they’ll need several more days of it before they can lift the ban.

Oklahoma Commission Expanding Funding For Drought Relief

Oklahoma Commission Expanding Funding For Drought Relief

News 9 The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Commission is adding $5 million to the Emergency Drought Cost-Share fund to help Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

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Interactive Drought Map

Interactive Drought Map

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

News On 6 Several counting are extending their burn bans this week, including Wagoner, Pittsburg and Le Flore counties.

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

News On 6 Several counting are extending their burn bans this week, including Wagoner, Pittsburg and Le Flore counties.

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Kaitlyn Deggs People across Oklahoma are dealing with the effects of a drought. For parts of Green Country, it’s even worse.

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Kaitlyn Deggs People across Oklahoma are dealing with the effects of a drought. For parts of Green Country, it’s even worse.

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

News On 6 Oklahoma's drought is forcing ranchers across the state to sell or pay inflated prices to maintain their cattle herds. News On 6's Lex Rodriguez shared how a Wagoner Dairy Farm is working to overcome mother nature.

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

News On 6 Oklahoma's drought is forcing ranchers across the state to sell or pay inflated prices to maintain their cattle herds. News On 6's Lex Rodriguez shared how a Wagoner Dairy Farm is working to overcome mother nature.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Associated Press Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Associated Press Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

Farmers Are Feeling Effects Of Historic Drought; Higher Food Prices Could Be On The Way

Farmers Are Feeling Effects Of Historic Drought; Higher Food Prices Could Be On The Way

CBS News Farmers across the country are struggling with the effects of historic drought conditions, and it's likely to make a trip to the grocery store even more expensive.

Farmers Are Feeling Effects Of Historic Drought; Higher Food Prices Could Be On The Way

Farmers Are Feeling Effects Of Historic Drought; Higher Food Prices Could Be On The Way

CBS News Farmers across the country are struggling with the effects of historic drought conditions, and it's likely to make a trip to the grocery store even more expensive.

Drought Impacting Oklahoma's Lake Levels

Drought Impacting Oklahoma's Lake Levels

Dustin Stone As Oklahoma’s drought rages on, with no end in sight, lake levels across the state continue to drop. The lack of rain is taking a toll on lakes across Oklahoma. On Eufaula Lake, you can see many boat docks are now on dry land because of low water levels.

Drought Impacting Oklahoma's Lake Levels

Drought Impacting Oklahoma's Lake Levels

Dustin Stone As Oklahoma’s drought rages on, with no end in sight, lake levels across the state continue to drop. The lack of rain is taking a toll on lakes across Oklahoma. On Eufaula Lake, you can see many boat docks are now on dry land because of low water levels.

Several Oklahoma Counties Under Burn Bans Due To Ongoing Drought Conditions

Several Oklahoma Counties Under Burn Bans Due To Ongoing Drought Conditions

News On 6 Burn bans are being issued or extended in Tulsa and surrounding areas due to the ongoing drought conditions.

Several Oklahoma Counties Under Burn Bans Due To Ongoing Drought Conditions

Several Oklahoma Counties Under Burn Bans Due To Ongoing Drought Conditions

News On 6 Burn bans are being issued or extended in Tulsa and surrounding areas due to the ongoing drought conditions.

Major Drought In Oklahoma Affects Local River Levels

Major Drought In Oklahoma Affects Local River Levels

Dustin Stone Much of Oklahoma is dealing with a major drought and it’s affecting local river levels.

Major Drought In Oklahoma Affects Local River Levels

Major Drought In Oklahoma Affects Local River Levels

Dustin Stone Much of Oklahoma is dealing with a major drought and it’s affecting local river levels.

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