Drought in the far West and the southern portion of the Great Plains—regions that are already experiencing extreme and exceptional drought—will likely continue or worsen through September.

Summary: Natural resource managers, legislators, and other decision makers are working together to take effective steps toward climate change adaptation.

Summary: The effects of climate change on the food system will depend on the system’s adaptive responses to local climate stressors. Adaptation can happen from the individual level to the global scale.

Summary: Louisiana’s Highway 1 carries a significant fraction of the gas and oil that comes from the Gulf of Mexico to distribution points in the United States. Faced with rising seas and sinking land, would the cost of rebuilding the road be worth the investment it required?

Summary: Explore climate projections for upcoming decades for any county in the United States.

Summary: Two major fires and subsequent flooding events wreaked havoc on a critical watershed and reservoir that supplies Denver with water. Now, a public-private partnership is working to ensure a clean, reliable water supply.

Summary: Access a range of information and services related to drought including early warnings, climate data, and decision support services.