South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has activated the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that abnormally dry conditions can be found in western, south central and eastern parts of South Dakota. Moderate and severe drought conditions are found in central, north central and western South Dakota as well as in the extreme northeast part of the state……
The Governor says Task Force members will coordinate the exchange of drought information among government agencies as well as agriculture, fire and water-supply organizations….
Officials say the exchange of information will allow the task force to better monitor the development and seriousness of the drought. The task force also will evaluate the impact of drought on economic sectors of the state.
