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*DECEMBER DROUGHT UPDATE* 2023 has come and gone, yet we continue to feel the lasting impact of its extreme heat and low rainfall. It was the region's hottest year and the 34th driest on record. At the end of the already historic year, the District declared Stage IV drought on December 14 in a first for the agency. Learn more about current drought conditions here: https://lnkd.in/eJ7ePy-a

Is Oregon Moving to a Drought? Half the state has now been classified as being in a moderate drought, and it might be some time before the water situation stabilizes. How are the drought conditions in your area this year? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dmm6DZKa #rootagadvisory #farminginthewest #idahoag #westerndrought #oregonag

New Developments Stay updated on the latest developments of drought conditions in the United States. While dryer conditions persist in the East and Northwest, there has been improvement in the South and Southwest regions. Stay informed with #drought news. #DroughtMapUpdate, #DroughtMonitor, #WaterConservation, #WeatherPatterns, #DroughtAwareness, #WaterManagement, #WaterWise

Is it raining where you are? 🤔🌧️ Fingers crossed! Apparently, the drought hasn’t changed much in the past two weeks. See more here, https://lnkd.in/gaNsDrrG #BrazosRiverAuthority #BiweeklyDroughtUpdate #TexasDrought #BrazosRiver

We are working towards drought resilience. We all know how hard drought can be, and it is only with your help that we can put together practical strategies to face the future. Please take the time to fill in our drought survey to have your say about what we can all do better next time. Here's that survey link: https://lnkd.in/gBcAdR6J #drought #droughtresilience #gunnedah

If you're only happy when it rains, good news for you and Iowa's drought conditions! April’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 4.16 inches, or 0.49 inches above normal. At the end of April, Iowa’s Drought Plan showed overall drought conditions have improved statewide, with areas of northeast and southern Iowa continuing to carry a "drought watch" designation. For the first time in nearly two years, no areas in Iowa carry an "extreme drought" designation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Recent rainfall amounts indicate conditions may continue to improve throughout the spring. More information: https://lnkd.in/gWvQZtZ8 Video description: rain falling gently on the water at Ledges State Park

Did the rain over the holiday weekend help with drought conditions? 🤔 For more information, watch here, https://lnkd.in/g6QSh2fS #BrazosRiverAuthority #BiweeklyDroughtUpdate #TexasDrought

Is your property’s landscape showing signs of summer drought stress? If you’re unsure, we’re here to help. In this blog, we’re showing you what to look for and providing resources to manage drought stress. https://lnkd.in/gVachrma #drought #droughtstress #HOA #CommercialLandscaping

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I had the opportunity to learn from several of BCWS’s Fire Behavioir Analysts for the past two weeks in the North Peace. The main story we returned to multiple times a day was the effect of the persistent drought that this area has been experiencing for compounding years. Drought is the big multiplier in the many factors and patterns for dangerous fire behaviour and dangerous fire effects. With drought, the exposure to risk for crews is greatly increased due to the increased time required to do mop-up in these conditions. Soil productivity and regeneration also will be greatly impacted by the severity of these deep burns. https://lnkd.in/gtCMKkfE