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National Drought Monitor
A weak ridge in the upper atmosphere tried to assert itself over the western contiguous U.S. (CONUS) during this U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week, but Pacific storm systems moved through it in a stronger westerly flow.
Drought Hacking: How to Wash Your Car With a Single Cup of Water
10 Easy Tips for Saving Water
Saving water at home doesn’t just help in times of drought, it can always help your wallet too! Take these ten easy steps (or at least some of them) to conserve money and water. Everyone wins!
Why can’t we just move water to solve a drought?
The U.S. drought monitor shows the western half of the United States disproportionately affected by drought. (Credit: US Drought Monitor) Have you seen the U.S. Drought Monitor’s map lately? …
Flash Drought? What Is That?
Parts of the deep south are dealing with a 'Flash Drought.' What does that mean?
How ancient Mayan cities dealt with drought
This Mayan water-management system helped to sustain a city for 1,500 years.
How Farmers Conserve Water in a Drought
Farmers are working hard to produce wholesome, nutritious food for all of us while still preserving water and natural resources.
Drought: When should we worry?
More than two-thirds of the United States is currently affected by drought conditions.
How a farmer solved problem of livestock dying in drought
Indigenous grass provides stock for dry days, needs little water to grow again
How to build drought-resistant soil
Farmers can do better at getting moisture into the soil and keeping it there.
Ten tips for vegetable gardening during a drought
Green news from the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
What it's like to be a sod farmer in the middle of a drought
With state mandates calling for the reduction of lawn in landscapes and cash-for-grass rebates popping up everywhere, I thought I'd ask ...
What the history of droughts teaches us about our future climate
Let’s start with some old news. Earth’s climate is warming, human activities are causing it, and as long as we continue to dump greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, the impacts o...
What Do Droughts Mean for Potash Investors?
With droughts drying up the Southwest and Western United States, investors might be interested in having a look at how the fertilizer market is being impacted.
How to reduce home water use in an age of drought and climate change
Even if you don’t live in an area with mandatory conservation measures, cutting back on your use can save water, energy and money.
BLOG: How much rain do we REALLY need?
The very western part of the state is in the “Extreme Drought” to “Exceptional Drought” category.
Drought Tolerant or Waterwise?
Is there a difference between drought tolerant and waterwise?
8 Small Things You Can Do to Save Water in a Big Way
Drought has affected more people worldwide than any other natural hazard. This list of tips to conserve water will help you reimagine the way you see and savor the quality, sustainability, and natural resources in your everyday life.
Are humans making droughts worse?
A new scientific paper suggests humans have had their fingerprints all over droughts for the past century — for better and for worse.
