February 2024 Drought Climate and Impacts Summaries
February brings weather whiplash across the U.S.
Drought continues to affect crawfish and sugarcane harvests
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Shaping the Future
NDMC 2023 annual report now available
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Dry Horizons February 2024
Colorado task force report outlines outdoor water conservation recommendations
California Water Commission report addresses drought resilience
Andalusian government launches drought initiatives
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DroughtScape Winter 2024
NDMC co-authors UNCCD policy brief on global drought impacts
Haigh contributes to national climate assessment
NDMC education coordinator named interim state climatologist
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What is the U.S. Drought Monitor?
Learn about the beginning and evolution of this valuable tool
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The Drought Center helps people, organizations and institutions build resilience to drought through monitoring and planning, and we are the academic partner and web host of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Our capabilities include climatology, social science and public engagement, and we work at all scales, from individual ranches to local, state and tribal government, and countries around the world.
Learn about drought through the eyes of climatologists, and learn how people are working to prevent the effects of drought.
Drought is a normal part of nearly every climate on the planet. Planning ahead for variation in water supply helps reduce unpleasant surprises.
What is the best way for you to recognize that you are in drought? Where does your water come from, and who is keeping track of it?
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