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2022 Midwest and Missouri River Basin DEWS Partners Meeting
The 2022 Midwest and Missouri River Basin DEWS Partners Meeting, which was held on October 13–14, 2022 in Omaha, NE, brought together partners from both the Midwest and Missouri River Basin Drought Early Warning Systems (DEWS) for the first time. This regional gathering provided the opportunity for both DEWS networks to share and discuss ongoing drought-related activities, learn about new and innovative drought research and resources, explore emerging issues and opportunities, and identify collaborative paths forward that advance drought early warning and preparedness in the region.