Compare and contrast: New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

Compare and contrast: New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

NBC News

New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning Wednesday and said the state could implement mandatory water restrictions if conditions worsen. A record dry spell has led to the driest conditions New Jersey has had in nearly 120 years, prompting a staggering increase in the number of wildfires, state officials said at a news conference.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.