There’s Drought About!

The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) just launched a new website to keep us informed about drought — current conditions, impacts and forecasts.

http://www.drought.gov/portal/server.pt

CoCoRaHS volunteers < http://www.cocorahs.org/ >will play several important roles in NIDIS. Our data are used to help monitor both emerging and improving drought conditions and are especially important in showing how moisture is varying within our individual counties. We will be encouraged to report drought impacts within our counties and communities. Also, we can help share information about drought conditions, preparation and mitigation.