National Drought Mitigation Center
Below are several resources used by climatologists to monitor and study drought. Click on the resources listed below to see real-time maps and data.
U.S. Drought Monitor
Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)
Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI)
Drought Impact Reporter (DIR)
North American Drought Monitor
Click on the links below to see maps and data related to snowpack, streamflow, and groundwater that is used by hydrologists to monitor and study drought.
SNOTEL Data and Products
National Snow Analyses
USGS WaterWatch
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)
USGS Active Groundwater Level Network
Water on our planet moves back and forth between the atmosphere and earth in the form of liquid (rain, condensation), solid (snow, ice), and gas (water vapor, evaporation). This movement of water is important for the people, plants, and animals. Here is more information that can help you learn about the water cycle.
Water Science for Schools: The Water Cycle - from the USGS
EPA: Animated and Interactive Water Cycle Page for Kids
Water Cycle Coloring Page
Water Cycle Crossword
Weather Wiz Kids: Wind
Climate Kids Corner - Ocean Currents
NOAA: Ocean Currents
NASA: El Nino
FEMA for Kids: El Nino
The Weather Channel Kids - ENSO Introduction
NOAA Paleoclimatology
ANDRILL
Water Wiser: Conservation/Water-Related Links
How Xeriscaping Works
Albuquerque Water Utility Authority: Xeriscape for beauty and conservation
Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits - from the EPA
Below you will find links to information about dams, groundwater and wells, canals and pipeslines, and desalination.
Tennessee Valley Authority: About Dams
Association of State Dam Safety Officials: Dam Safety
Energy Kid’s Page
National Geographic: Geoguide on Dams
USGS: Aquifer Basics
Thirstin builds an aquifer in a cup - EPA
The incredible, edible aquifer
USGS: Wells
Water Science for Schools: Aquifers
Groundwater Foundation: Kids Corner
Central Arizona Project
Los Angeles Aqueduct
EPA: Local Drinking Water Information
Community Science Action Guides: Desalination
About Water Pollution - Project Dragonfly
EPA: Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness
Bureau of Reclamation: Water Share
California Dept of Water Resources: Water Education Materials
Environment Canada: Resource Kit
Environment Canada: A Primer on Fresh Water
Environment Canada: Let's Not Take Water for Granted - A Resource Guide
National Environmental Services Center: Educators
Project WET
USGS: Water Resources for Students and Teachers
Water Education Foundation
Water Wiser: Educational Programs
Witness to Disaster: Droughts - National Geographic book by Judy and Dennis Fradin (2008)
Below you will find links to general information about water.
Kids Water Zone
Water Wonders - Wisconsin DNR
Water Info for Kids - City of Phoenix
Water Kids Page - City of Arlington
Water Water Everywhere - Project Dragonfly
USGS: Water Science for School
The Watershed Game
Water Basics - City of Philadelphia