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12/21/12 Low reservoirs, persistent drought for much of the West, according to WGA and NOAA
The drought that made 2012 one of the driest years in the past century will likely persist across much of the West into March of 2013, according to the new Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook from the Western Governors' Association (WGA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

10/4/12 Drought likely to continue, according to WGA and NOAA
Drought is likely to persist through December across much of the West, according to the latest regional Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook from the Western Governors' Association (WGA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

"Information contained in the Outlook is an excellent resource for our on-the-ground folks who have to be prepared for that all-too uncontrollable factor: weather," said Governor Gary Herbert (Utah), WGA Chairman.

9/25/12 USDA, Partner Agencies, to Participate in Series of Regional Meetings to Coordinate Long Term Drought Response
Recognizing that recovery from the drought that affected much of the farm belt will be a lengthy process, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the scheduling of four regional meetings which will outline available resources to assist with local, regional and state recovery efforts.

7/31/12
Drought in the West: An Issue Brief

The Western Governors' Association has produced an issue brief on the severity of the drought across the Western states. It is available to the public for both general information and planning purposes.

ARCHIVED NEWS RELEASES:

3/10/05
Governor Christine Gregoire Authorizes Statewide Drought Emergency

3/10/05
WSU Educators Outline Implications of Drought

8/7/2001
Farmers rent their water to fish

7/31/2001
Fish can't jump a dam, Hanford cleanup hampered

6/19/2001
Drought update: would more water storage help in a drought?

6/12/2001
Drought report: updated comparisons of the 1977 and 2001 droughts

6/5/2001
Drought update: calm before the dust storm

5/29/2001
Drought update: fast-melting snow helps water supplies

5/22/2001
Drought update: inspections show most people using water legally

5/15/2001
Drought update: how 2001 and 1977 droughts are comparing

5/3/2001
Water transfers spell drought relief

5/1/2001
Drought update: water is moving to where it is most needed

4/23/2001
Palouse Drought is Just Ducky

4/24/2001
Drought update: water-right matchmaking goes on-line

4/17/2001
Snow pack holding steady, but drought not over yet

4/10/2001
Spring showers bring little drought relief

04/04/01
Agreement reached to protect the Columbia River and help water users

4/3/2001
Drought update: don't be fooled by April showers

3/29/2001
WSU Launches Drought Resource Web Site

3/26/2001
Drought update: underground water could be a victim, too

3/19/2001
Evergreen Shrubs for the Northwest

2/25/2001
Planning for a Dry Summer

2/3/2001
Planning for Tree Fruits and Possible Summer Drought

8/20/2000
Sturdy Landscape Plants for Dry Times

1994
Native Beach Strawberry: a Water-Wise Ground Cover

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