History of recorded droughts in Minnesota, including 1910, 1920s-30s 1987-89 (last time there was exceptional drought D4 in MN) 2012; the state drought plan; recent conditions and the outlook for the winter of 2016-17.
History of NIDIS, its goals, the DEWS (Drought Early Warning Systems), their objectives, and an outline of the Midwest DEWS planning process.
Describes missions of the River Districts on Upper Mississippi in Minnesota, and how recent droughts impacted them. Lists drought triggers and low flow plans.
Overview of usage (among attendees at Nov. 8, 2016 Midwest DEWS meeting) of current monitoring tools; drought forecast and outlook information; historical drought occurrence, impacts and/or management tools. Usage determined by respondents to survey listing various tools, indicators, indices, websites, etc.
Describes system established to minimize fluctuation along the Mississippi River during flow conditions.
Single slide describes tasks for small group discussion at second day of Midwest assessment meeting.
NWS Offices and Staff
Provide weather and water data and forecasts in support of State Drought Meetings Provide additional interim support at State or local level Offer activities which vary State-to-State, provided as requested/needed by individual States
Introduction to webinar with agenda; information about drought early warning, the Pacific Northwest DEWS and NIDIS.