Drought -- National Drought Mitigation Center
Date of this Version
2018
Document Type
Article
Citation
2018 THE NATIONAL DROUGHT MITIGATION CENTER
Abstract
Enhancing U.S. Drought Monitor Services & Products
The USDM's weekly display of drought conditions is an important drought early-warning tool for agricultural producers and USDA professionals. Stakeholders that now rely on the USDM include:
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National policymakers who use the USDM as a measure for allocation of relief dollars;
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State governments that refer to the USDM to trigger drought response measures;
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Planners and researchers studying the effects of past droughts;
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Media professionals and educators looking for graphic representation of complex climate interactions.
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