The drought has also heightened the fire dangers around KOTA territory this year.
That's why Nebraska's Governor and county commissioners are taking a coordinated approach to fire recovery.
Wildfires have burned more than 200,000 acres in Dawes, Sioux and Sheridan counties this summer.
As a result, Governer Dave Heineman and three northern panhandle county commissioners are working to coordinate efforts.
Heineman plans to see what recovery help is available from game and parks, as well as the department of roads.
One of the most important needs the meeting found was repairing county roads damaged by the fires.
Heineman hopes to find out soon if the losses to public infrastructure were enough to trigger federal help.
