Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
U.S. Drought Monitor Animations
Published:
July 1, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
state, regional and national Drought Monitor animations from the beginning of the calendar year to presentRead more
U.S. Drought Monitor Statistics
Published:
January 1, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
national Drought Monitor statistical grid comparing current conditions vs. last week, 3 months ago, start of calendar year, start of water year and one year agoRead more
U.S. Drought Monitor Map Archive
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
state, regional and national Drought Monitor maps from the present to 1/4/2000 Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Class Change Map Archive
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
national Drought Monitor class change from the present to 1/1/2002Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Maps and Tables
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
state, regional and national Drought Monitor tables from the present to 1/4/2000Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Forecasts
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
variety of forecasts, including soil moisture, fire outlook, western water supply, etc. Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor GIS Data
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
county, state and national Drought Monitor GIS datasets from the present to 1/4/2000Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Classification Scheme
Published:
January 1, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
explanation of Drought Monitor and severity classificationsRead more
U.S. Drought Monitor Metadata
Published:
January 1, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Drought Monitor metadata Read more
The Role of Conservation Program Design in Drought Risk Adaptation
Published:
July 1, 2013U.S. Department of Agriculture
Drought-risk adaptation involves farmers taking actions or making investments that reduce their vulnerability to drought. These actions and investments will generally be of greater benefit to farmers in areas that face a higher risk of drought during the growing season. As a result, other things...Read more
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