Executive Order Number Thirty-Seven Terminating Drought Warning
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2002, I issued Executive Order No. 29, declaring a statewide drought warning, pursuant to Title 20, Delaware Code, Section 3116, restricting certain non-essential uses of water by State agencies, and further recommending voluntary conservation measures to preserve limited water supply; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2002, due to the continued severity of dry conditions, I issued Executive Order No. 32, declaring a state of emergency and mandating water conservation measures for northern New Castle County; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2002, I issued Executive Order No. 34, terminating the previously-declared state of emergency in northern New Castle County, and discontinuing mandatory water conservation measures; and
WHEREAS, precipitation in the State of Delaware has been significantly above normal for the months of October, November, and December; and
WHEREAS, resulting stream flows and ground water levels are now at normal to above normal levels; and
WHEREAS, the Drought Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended that the drought warning be rescinded,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RUTH ANN MINNER, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Delaware, DO HEREBY DECLARE AND ORDER on this 29th day of January, 2003:
1. The drought warning implemented by Executive Order No. 29, is terminated, effective immediately.
2. Citizens of the State are encouraged to continue to maintain sound and practical water conservation measures, and are commended for their efforts to reduce and control water demand during the recent drought.
