August 2023 Monthly Climate and Impacts Summaries
‘Heat dome’ fuels drought in midwestern and southern states. Drought slams Texas and Louisiana.
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Dry Horizons August 2023
Study examines needs of Oregon farmers and ranchers. Framework addresses resource management challenges in the West. Federal funding announced for drought mitigation in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
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Collaborative plan heightens Iowa's response to drought
Plan already in use during state’s third year in significant drought
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DroughtScape Summer 2023
Iowa Drought Plan heightens state awareness, response. Master's project addresses drought in Alaska. "Ag in Drought" resource now includes maps, crop progress reports and more.
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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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