DroughtScape- Spring 2017

CONTENTS Drought center helps islands reduce drought vulnerability.......... 2 2017 sees above-average precipitation, warmer temps.......... 3 California pulls out of drought............. 4 After tech transfer, training Tunisia launches first drought map............... 6 Drought center releases 2016 annual report.............. 7 Book chapter focuses on drought and health................ 8 U2U wraps up, brings useful tools to farmers...............9 Survey finds drought info leads to better decisions.............. 1

DroughtScape- Winter 2018

CONTENTS Year in review: Drought eased in California, developed in Northern Plains......... 2 Quarterly Summary: Drought creeps across the country.............. 3 Annual impact summary: A year of wildfires.......... 4 Quarterly impact summary: Drought expands in Texas, Colorado............ 6 Drought and water crisis book updated............... 8 U.S. Drought Monitor available in Spanish........... 9 Study shows cities step up when drought occurs............... 10 New staff at the NDMC............. 11 Drought Summit in photos.............. 1

DroughtScape- Spring 2007

2007 Spring Drought Outlook & Winter Summary VegDRI Expands to 15 States, Refines Views DroughtScape State Spotlight: Utah International Panel Foresees Drought as Part of Climate Change NIDIS Portal Advancin

Drought Information Services for U.S. Agriculture

Enhancing U.S. Drought Monitor Services & Products The USDM\u27s weekly display of drought conditions is an important drought early-warning tool for agricultural producers and USDA professionals. Stakeholders that now rely on the USDM include: National policymakers who use the USDM as a measure for allocation of relief dollars; State governments that refer to the USDM to trigger drought response measures; Planners and researchers studying the effects of past droughts; Media professionals and educators looking for graphic representation of complex climate interactions. Accurate production of the drought monitor is essential to these users. Production enhancements have increased efficiency for USDM authors, whose weekly analysis based on input provided by climate professionals, sets or eliminates drought boundaries on maps

DroughtScape- Spring 2012

Contents Director’s report......................1 Climate Masters ..................... 1 Ranch plan workshop ............. 3 Winter climate summary ........ 4 Winter impacts summary ....... 6 Zhao research.........................9 Getachew research ..............10 Other international news......12 Wardlow move ..................... 13 IPCC disaster report .............1

What is the U.S. Drought Monitor?

The USDA uses the map as a trigger for programs that help agricultural producers recover from drought and other natural disasters: Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program (ELAP) Fast-Track Secretarial Disaster Declarations Emergency Loans Progra

DroughtScape- Summer 2017

CONTENTS Drought policy write shops conclude in Caribbean...............2 Drought encroaches on Northern Plains in second quarter...........3 Impact tool racks up submissions in second quarter............. 4 Maps on new website highlight drought effects on ag industry.......... 6 Centers release new flash drought tool: QuickDRI........... 6 NDMC contributes to EU report on disaster risk management........... 8 Groups earn Climate Adaptation award for work with tribes............. 9 NDMC, ICPAC director talk collaboration on drought in Greater Horn of Africa......... 11 Up next in MENA: Drought vulnerability assessments........... 1

DroughtScape- 2019 Winter

Contents From the director.............. 2 Drought intensified in California and Nevada, eased elsewhere............. 3 Year in Review: Drought spread and intensified in the West; record precipitation in the East.............. 5 Drought impact summary for 4th quarter 2018........... 6 Drought impact summary 2018............ 8 Five states began drought plan updates in 2018................. 10 New web-based form makes submitting drought observations easier............ 12 FEMA risk assessment process tailored for drought............... 14 Upcoming events...............1

DroughtScape- Summer 2013

CONTENTS Director’s Report ....................1 July 25 webinar: Drought management database, NIDIS update..................................... 2 Republican River Basin workshops July 31, August 1.......... 3 Summer climate outlook, spring summary ................................. 4 Spring impacts: wildfire, water, agriculture and business.........6 Data help managers assess Nebraska groundwater declines after drought of 2012........... 10 Tadesse helps Mexico with Veg- DRI concept..........................14 Visiting scholar explores remote sensing of drought in forests....... 15 U.S. Drought Monitor Forum photo recap, details online............ 16 Workshop helps New Mexico ranchers cope with drought ........... 18 Alabama’s new drought plan......... 19 National Drought Forum report........... 19 Drought Impacts Community of Practice report ...................... 1

DroughtScape- Fall 2016

CONTENTS NDMC welcome two to team ...... 2 Third quarter drought summary: Drought still spreading ................ 3 Third quarter drought impacts: It was a hot, dry summer ........... 5 Drought management framework for Africa approved...................... 7 MENA region update................... 9 US Virgin Islands one step closer to its own drought monitor ........ 10 Montana looks to improve watershed resilience ................. 13 Tournament tackles hazards.....14 Web tool will help officials make drought-related decisions ......... 17 Dry Horizons launches ............. 1