Description and objectives of NIDIS Drought and Wildfire Nexus (NDAWN), an initiative of Desert Research Institute (DRI), Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC) and NIDIS, to identify priorities and actions to improve products and communication in the drought and fire communities. Includes graphic of impacts from short-term and long-term drought on wildfire planning, behavior and effects.
Background, networks, new opportunities related to development of the National Soil Moisture Network.
Activities, needs and communication/cooperation among DEWS and Working Groups.
Key drought economic impact sectors in the Midwest; key infrastructure assets in the Midwest; engagement opportunities.
Overview of the nature of coastal drought; DEWS activities.
Roles of the Predictions and Forecasts Working Group; activities, membership; expertise; strategies; outcomes.
What is the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); 2006 & 2014 Public Laws; What is an Information System? What is a Drought Early Warning System?
Activities, webinars, planning, research in the DEWS; planned activities going forward.
How U.S. Drought Portal has responded to NIDIS Implementation Plan of 2007 and ideas for going forward.
Origins of NIDIS, requirements from the NIDIS Implementation Plan, what is a Drought Early Warning System, NIDIS Working Groups, partner agencies.