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Drying fields surround a pond with little water in it south of Havre Monday. Gov. Steve Bullock Wednesday declared 28 counties and five Indian reservations including Blaine, Chouteau and Hill counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian reservations drought disaster areas.
After weeks of high temperatures and dry conditions in Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock Wednesday declared drought disasters in Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and 25 other Montana counties as well as five Indian reservations that include Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy, a press release from the governor's office says.
"Extreme drought conditions are threatening the hard work of farmers and ranchers in eastern Montana communities," Bullock said in the release. "My administration remains committed to helping these folks get back on their feet and ensuring that all Montanans stay safe during these hot summer...
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