Drought-tolerant grass species holds crop clues. Bison study could help restore grassland biodiversity. Bureau of Reclamation, water managers will conduct basin studies. New ways to manage fire risk.
Water savings strategies for smaller communities. Plans to help protect Colorado River system. State-of-the-art technologies help identify drought strategies in plants. And more.
Drought strategies for California. Program aims to protect Colorado River System. Social dimensions of drought. And more.
An alternative to xeric landscapes. Tree rings help understand drought in river basins. Western hydropower relatively stable despite drought. And more.
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.
NIDIS releases Southeast DEWS Strategic Action Plan, Wastewater recycling strategy in California, New study to stabilize the Colorado River, and more.
Report examines real estate and land use best practices, Catalina Island goes beyond water conservation, Western communities celebrate July 4th with drones...and more!
Southwestern cities find water supply solutions, Researchers explore ways to protect Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, New research suggests need for closer look at climate normals…and more
UNCCD report calls for global commitment to drought resilience, droughts in U.S. West longer and slower than in East, report recommends planning for drought and water scarcity, and a new climate and health outlook series launches
USDM webinars offer USDA staff, others insight into process, how to reduce California urban water use, a drought game for school classes, and more
USDA podcast spotlights the U.S. Drought Monitor, new website tracks California water data, federal funding for drought mitigation projects in Klamath Basin and more
New water shortage contingency plans for rural Californians, a goal to build ‘water resilience’ by 2030, a tool that indicates regional likelihood of flash droughts and more
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