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Southwest Drought Briefing
Oct
26
The most recent United States Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent rain is improving drought conditions. This short drought briefing focused on autumn drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, followed by some case studies of effective management practices.
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