Flash Drought in eastern Oklahoma
Current U.S. Drought Monitor shows a lightning fast degradation in drought conditions in the last month
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DroughtScape Summer 2022
Linking civic unrest and weather
New maps illuminate data availability and gaps
Planning for drought in the Southwest...and more.
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Knowledge Sharing for the Southwest
Drought experts meet in Las Cruces, New Mexico for the third annual Southwest Drought Learning Network meeting
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Dry Horizons July 2022
New report examines real estate and land use best practices
Santa Monica, Catalina Island go beyond water conservation
Western communities celebrate July 4th with drones...and more.
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Predicting Civic Unrest
Drought Center kicks off $1 million Defense project
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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?