Drought in the Midwest February Webinar: Conditions, Outlooks, and Resources

This webinar is part of a bi-monthly drought webinar series designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the Midwest with timely and relevant drought information and resources. 

Presentations will address current and developing drought conditions, associated impacts across sectors and industries (e.g., agriculture, ecosystems, navigation, water supply, public health), and outlook information for the coming months and seasons. The webinar will showcase new and innovative drought research and resources, success stories to manage drought, and other topics relevant to the Midwest region. This webinar will be recorded and available after the event.

This webinar series is a platform to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and support informed decision-making across the Midwest. It is hosted by NOAA’s NIDIS Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) in partnership with NOAA's National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center, Midwestern Regional Climate Center, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mid-Continent Region.

October Webinar Presentations:

• Current Drought Conditions and Impacts: Zack Leasor, University of Missouri/Missouri Climate Center
• Drought Outlook Information: Trent Frey, NOAA National Weather Service Detroit
• Special Presentation: Midwest Drought Indicators: Understanding Regional and Seasonal Significance: Kelsey Eigsti, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), NOAA/NIDIS