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September 23, 2026

Svoboda elected as an AGU Fellow, receives AGU Ambassador award

Mark Svoboda, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was elected as an AGU Fellow and received the AGU Ambassador Award. Svoboda was selected for his exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced our understanding of drought monitoring, mitigation and planning.

August 24, 2026

Cooperative agreement between NDMC and ARS will provide new opportunities for drought research projects

A new cooperative agreement between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service will pave the way for new research opportunities.

July 29, 2026

Brief Mentions July 2026

Hayes receives SNR associate director appointment. New paper shares insights from Drought Resilience +10 conference. Oregon releases state drought vulnerability assessment. Wildfire Resilience Index supports resilience efforts in the Western U.S. Knutson co-hosts Tribal climate event.

July 28, 2026

Greenberg expands on meteorology, GIS knowledge in graduate program

Ethan Greenberg followed his love of meteorology to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources. As a graduate of the master’s program this spring, he is now applying the skills he gained at Nexus Weather and Climate, based in Boulder, Colorado.

July 24, 2026

NDMC graduate program experiences prepare Winkler for environmental role in Hawaii

After completing a master’s project on banana production and drought, Elli Winkler is moving to Honolulu to work as a drought and water resilience specialist at the Commission on Water Resource Management.

July 24, 2026

Deppert sets out for the Southwest after diving into drought research

Quinton Deppert got his master’s degree in Natural Resource Sciences with a specialization in hydrology this May. He started a job with the Arizona Department of Water Resources this summer.

May 18, 2026

Report examines water rights frameworks shaping agriculture on Tribal lands

A brief published by researchers at the Daugherty Water for Food Institute and the National Drought Mitigation Center highlights the complex intersection of water law, resource management and agricultural development across Tribal lands in the U.S.

April 30, 2026

Brief mentions April 2026

Workshop helps Utah state agencies prepare for drought. New paper published on science communication during a crisis. Williss receives 2026 Moncure Student Support Award. Bathke receives SNR Extended Service Faculty Award.

April 29, 2026

Workshops help western Nebraska producers manage drought conditions

Following an exceptionally warm and dry winter, an interdisciplinary University of Nebraska group hosted drought workshops in North Platte and Scottsbluff in late April. The UNL team was made up of members representing the Nebraska State Climate Office, Nebraska Extension and the National Drought Mitigation Center. The presentations and discussions helped farmers and ranchers be more aware of climate conditions, drought management tools and resources as they prepare for the upcoming growing season.

January 30, 2026

Brief Mentions January 2026

NDMC Composite Drought Indicator tools updated. Online course addresses drought risk assessment. Fuchs interviewed for article about drought-free California. Guastello keynote speaker at conference.

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