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Summary: <p>The Jefferson Exchange: March 26, 2014, Hour 1A:</p><p>The rains returned to the region this week, but for how long? Unless they continue for a very long time, much of the region is looking at a drought this year. California declared a statewide drought in January. Individual counties in Oregon have been following along in the weeks since. <strong><a href="http://www.co.jackson.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=7" target="_blank"> Jackson County</a></strong> joined the list just last week. County Commissioner Doug Breidenthal joins us to explain what sorts of processes are set in motion by a drought declaration. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>