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NIDIS supports drought research through advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms that lead to drought as well as improving the coordination and delivery of drought information.
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NIDIS is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, state, and local levels across the country.
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A drought early warning system (DEWS) utilizes new and existing networks of federal, tribal, state, local, and academic partners to make climate and drought science accessible and useful for decision makers and stakeholders.
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Dec 18 2023

Pacific Northwest DEWS December Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Oct 23 2023

Pacific Northwest DEWS October Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Aug 28 2023

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Jun 26 2023

Pacific Northwest DEWS June Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Apr 24 2023

Pacific Northwest DEWS April Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Oct 25 2022

Oregon-Washington Water Year 2022 Recap and 2023 Outlook Meeting

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Oct 28 2020

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Related Webinar Recaps

Dec 19

A field of wheat in Oregon, showing dry conditions.

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: December 19, 2022

Aug 22

A field of wheat in Oregon

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: August 22, 2022

Apr 24

A field of wheat in Oregon.

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: April 24, 2023

Jun 27

A field of wheat in Oregon

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: June 27, 2022

Feb 28

A field of wheat in Oregon

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: February 28, 2022

Dec 13

A field of wheat in Oregon

Pacific Northwest DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: December 13, 2021

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Drought conditions causing low levels in the Colorado River. Credit: GoodFocused, Shutterstock.

January 24, 2023

Special Edition Drought Status Update for the Western United States

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

January 12, 2023

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

February 16, 2023

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

March 16, 2023

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

April 6, 2023

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

May 11, 2023

Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West

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The 2022 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment.

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March 2023

2022 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment

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Cover page of the 2021 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment

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February 2022

2021 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment

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Cover page of 2020 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment

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February 2021

2020 Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment

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