National Drought Mitigation Center
Find out here! We'll explore weather, climate, and the water cycle to understand drought better.
Because water is such an important part of our lives, drought can affect communities and the environment in many ways. Find out more about drought's impacts here. And be sure to visit the NDMC's photo gallery for images of drought and drought impacts.
Find definitions for terms used in this website.
Learn how climatologists, paleoclimatologists, hydrologists, economists and social scientists study past and present drought.
We can plan ahead to prepare for drought in our communities and our environment.
Links to helpful websites and other resources.