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This page highlights organizations that deal with issues related to drought and weather. For drought-related tools, publications, and local information, see the menu to the right. |
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National Water and Climate Center
USDA. Natural Resources Conservation Service.
"Leads the development and transfer of water and climate information and technology which support natural resource conservation." |
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Climate Prediction Center
DOC. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
One of NOAA's Centers for Environmental Prediction, it serves "the public by assessing and forecasting the impacts of short-term climate variability, emphasizing enhanced risks of weather-related extreme events, for use in mitigating losses and maximizing economic gains." See also the CPC's Drought Monitoring page. |
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Drought Conditions
DOC. NOAA. Hydrologic Information Center.
Provides links to recently issued drought statements put out by National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Offices. Also find links to drought-related maps and real-time and background information. |
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Institute for Water Resources (IWR)
United States Army Corps of Engineers.
"Formed to provide forward-looking analysis and research in developing planning methodologies to aid Civil Works programs." The IWR produced the National Drought Atlas. |
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Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Louisiana State University.
"This site serves primarily Extension agents and
educators by providing them access to resources on
disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
that will enhance their short- and long-term programming
efforts." Learn more about drought. |
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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.
"Committed to the advancement of agricultural research, ICARDA aims to improve the welfare of poor people and alleviate poverty through research and training in dry areas of the developing world." |
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Last Modified:
Wednesday, 27-Aug-2008 16:49:30 EDT
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