2008 Drought Emergency Declarations

In 2008, IDWR issued four Drought Emergency Declarations which were a approved by Governor C.L. Butch Otter. Please select the one you wish to view.


County / Area Date Declared
Lewis County December 8, 2008
Nez Perce County October 7, 2008
Custer County July 21, 2008
Butte County September 18, 2008

Drought Archives:

View an archive of Drought Emergency Declarations issued by the IDWR Director and approved by the Governor over previous years.

Additional Information:

Statutes:

  • 42-222A - Outlines the water right actions allowed following declaration of a drought emergency.