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Gov. Cox declares drought emergency for all of Utah

100% of the state is currently in the ‘moderate drought’ category, while 90% is experiencing ‘extreme drought’ conditions

(Rick Bowmer | AP file photo) In this Aug. 26, 2019, photo, baked earth is shown along the receding edge of the Great Salt Lake near Antelope Island, Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an emergency order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency due to drought conditions.