— Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-29, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until December 1, 2025. The executive order declares a Drought Alert in these Missouri counties and any additional county that begins experiencing moderate drought conditions. Citizens can submit information about local drought conditions at Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR)The Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan calls for intergovernmental communication, cooperation, and coordination of efforts in drought mitigation activities. The one-stop drought website features a link to CMOR, current drought-related news, the current United States and Missouri drought maps, the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan, and other resources, including information on previous droughts. Executive Order 25-29 will expire on December 1, 2025, unless otherwise terminated or extended.