A presentation given by Beth Hall of the Midwest Regional Climate Center at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Presentation shows recent drought conditions experienced in the Midwest and uses graphics of precipitation maps and drought indices.
Overview of Extension program.
A presentation given by Mark Fuchs, the Senior Service Hydrologist at the St. Louis Weather Forecast Office, at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Discusses some of the different components of weather data that are taken into consideration when attempting to identify drought conditions.
List of USDA NRCS drought – related services.
A presentation given by Dave Baker, Principal Consultant, University of Missouri Extension, at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Describes the process of identifying a local threat that then results in research being performed, leading to the development of drought mitigation strategies.
How the Kentucky drought plan came about and essential components.
A presentation given by Mike Wilson, National Leader for Climate Change, Natural Resources Conservation Service, at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. One slide discussing some of the programs being carried out by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Includes a number of programs aimed at providing funding for conversation-oriented activities.
A presentation given by Chip Zimmer, Environmental Scientist and Bill Caldwell, Drought Coordinator, Kentucky Division of Water, at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Provides a brief overview of Kentucky’s drought mitigation plan, including a timeline of its development process.
Overview includes National vs. International Views on Drought and Health, Problems with Determining Drought Impacts on Health; Drought Impacts on Health; Communication; Future Needs.
A presentation given by Tim Hall, Chief of the Geological & Water Survey Bureau / Hydrology Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, at the Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System Kickoff Meeting that took place February 9-11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. Focuses on drought planning in the state of Iowa.