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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Following normal precipitation levels in March, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on April 8 downgraded the drought levels for most regions of the state.
The Central, Connecticut River Valley, Nantucket County, and Northeast regions are now at a Level 1: Mild Drought.
The Southeast and Western regions, along with Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard), are at Level 0: Normal Conditions.
The Cape Cod region remains at Level 2: Significant Drought.
While spring has provided critical snow melt and rain in Massachusetts, Tepper said the state is still recovering from an extended drought.
“As the growing season starts, it is important that we all be conscious of both our indoor and outdoor water use and continue to follow state guidance and local water restrictions,” Tepper said.
The state’s drought status and resources are available online.
The state has also developed drought management and water conservation resources for individuals and municipalities to reduce strains on the water supply. Some immediate steps that communities can take include water restriction enforcement, establishing water-use reduction targets, and providing drought and water conservation information to residents and businesses.