National Drought Mitigation Center

Dry Horizons

March 2024

Summary handbook on transboundary water resources now available. NIDIS releases flash drought workshop report. Researchers examine San Francisco Bay water management strategy.

February 2024

Colorado task force report outlines outdoor water conservation recommendations. California Water Commission report addresses drought resilience. Andalusian government launches drought initiatives.

January 2024

Flooded fields might help recharge California aquifers. World Bank paper examines drought’s effects on economic growth. California water agency receives grant for water diversion.

December 2023

Report examines climate change effects on drought. Policy brief outlines increasing global drought impacts. Study assesses Caribbean islands’ flash drought vulnerability.

November 2023

MSU study analyzes Whitebark pine tree characteristics. Researchers and farmers work to improve hop production. Indigenous populations face threats from drought, climate change and illegal activities in Amazon

October 2023

Native landscaping helps students, community connect with nature. New tools expected to help EU deal with water scarcity.Researchers look to ancient past to alleviate today’s water problems.

September 2023

Mitigating effects of wildfires and climate change in California. Water recycling program to help communities with supply shortages. Potomac River drought exercise findings now available.

August 2023

Study examines needs of Oregon farmers and ranchers. Framework addresses resource management challenges in the West. Federal funding announced for drought mitigation in the Upper Colorado River Basin.

July 2023

Article examines successes in California stream restoration. Public invited to weigh in on Colorado River guidelines. NIDIS, UNMC produce novel drought and health assessment.

June 2023

Some trees benefit from drought. Potential expansion of bimodal zone in West. Paradigm shift recommended for California water policy.

May 2023

Studying the effects of California’s 2015–2016 mandatory water cuts. Creating climate-resilient water systems for rural communities. Arizona coalition explores water conservation opportunities.

April 2023

Examining climate service problems, Rule to restore wildfire-impacted lands, Human drought dimensions in San Joaquin Valley and more.

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