Dry Horizons September 2022
Yakima River Basin could hold clues for solving Colorado River water challenges. Ranchers find an ally in beavers. San Diego overhauls its water and drought plans and more.
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August 2022 Climate and Impact Summaries
Record-setting weather, a mix of improvements and degradations. Colorado River Basin shortage and impacts to crop production across the U.S.
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Telling the story of drought through drought impacts
A new NDMC tool helps people sort and filter impact records by state, drought severity, sector and season
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Bringing Climate and Weather Information to a Mobile Audience
Southwest Drought Learning Network members use podcasts to reach agricultural producers and resource managers
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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?