May 2023 Drought Climate and Impacts Summaries
Drought conditions improve in the western Great Plains but deteriorate in parts of the Midwest
Persistent drought in the Plains affecting crops and cattle
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Dry Horizons May 2023
News and research to help you plan for drought:
The effects of California’s 2015–2016 mandatory water cuts.
Creating climate-resilient water systems for rural communities.
Arizona coalition explores water conservation opportunities.
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DroughtScape Spring 2023
Impacts of climate shocks on food systems. Bringing together stakeholders in the Southeast's ACF Basin. Climate smart agriculture in the Middle Rio Grande and more.
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Enhancing the resilience of Indigenous farmers in the Middle Rio Grande
A recent workshop on the Santa Ana Pueblo was the first of several outreach events to come for the collaborative Climate Smart Indigenous Agriculture Project
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Enhancing relationships and resilience in the ACF Basin
An NDMC-facilitated workshop brought together diverse stakeholders to improve drought preparedness and response in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin.
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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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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?