March 2026 Drought Climate and Impacts SummariesDrought worsens across parts of the West and High Plains amid heat wave U.S. seeing a dry start to the growing season Read the SummariesWikimedia Commons
Dry Horizons March 2026City of Austin shares climate adaptation guide Researchers identify new drought adaptation in a wildflower Study shows how water utilities are affected by climate change Read Dry HorizonsAdobe Stock
DroughtScape Winter 2026Two NASA scientists join the USDM author team Drought Impact Reporter celebrates 20 years Drought cost the western U.S. $3.1 billion in 2025 Read DroughtScapeWikimedia Commons
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