Gunnison council adopts new residential water tiers, effective in June The Gunnison City Council voted 2–1 to adopt a revised water fee schedule that creates a residential tier with a 20,000-gallon threshold and a 3-business-day late-fee grace period; the change is scheduled to take effect in June so customers will see the change on July bills.

Gunnison City Council's new water fee schedule is set to reshape billing and encourage conservation—will your household feel the impact?

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Intriguing 2025 article by Li et al.:

‘Drought-induced plant microbiome and metabolic enrichments improve drought resistance’

tinyurl.com/bdf24h3b

#WIS

#PlantandEnvironmentalScience

#Ecosystem

#Ecology

#DroughtResponse

#ClimateChange

#Metabolite

#Wheat

#Crop

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Cutting-edge 2025 article by Sharma et al.:

‘Plant-microbiome responses under drought stress and their metabolite-mediated interactions towards enhanced crop resilience’

tinyurl.com/2xmmapjr

#WIS

#PlantandEnvironmentalScience

#Ecosystem

#Ecology

#DroughtResponse

Graphical abstract

Cutting-edge 2025 article by Sharma et al.:

‘Plant-microbiome responses under drought stress and their metabolite-mediated interactions towards enhanced crop resilience’

tinyurl.com/2xmmapjr

#WIS

#PlantandEnvironmentalScience

#Ecosystem

#Ecology

#DroughtResponse

Aditya Sharma

Cutting-edge 2025 article by Sharma et al.:

‘Plant-microbiome responses under drought stress and their metabolite-mediated interactions towards enhanced crop resilience’

tinyurl.com/2xmmapjr

#WIS

#PlantandEnvironmentalScience

#Ecosystem

#Ecology

#DroughtResponse

#ClimateChange

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Tampa Bay Water warns drought will persist, reservoir half full and urges public conservation Board heard drought and supply updates: system deliveries averaged about 204 million gallons per day in January; reservoir storage measured about 7.56 billion gallons (roughly 50%); staff said they will rely more on groundwater and diesel generation if drought persists and reiterated one‑day‑per‑week watering restrictions.

Tampa Bay is facing a severe drought with reservoirs at half capacity, prompting urgent calls for water conservation and strict watering restrictions.

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State Water Resources Control Board demonstrates open-source LSPC watershed modeling to support drought planning Board staff demonstrated an open-source Loading Simulation Program in C++ (LSPC) workflow that pairs calibrated hydrologic models with cleaned diversion records to estimate water supply and demand across 18 California watersheds; a $15 million contract with Paradigm Environmental was cited to expand work and draft model reports will be posted for public review.

California is revolutionizing drought planning with an open-source hydrologic modeling tool that promises efficient and equitable water allocations across 18 critical watersheds.

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#CA #DroughtResponse #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal

Commissioners warn Flaming Gorge drought release could force curtailments, plan outreach to Rep. Kennedy At the Feb. 17 meeting, commissioners discussed possible drought-operations releases from Flaming Gorge (cited in the meeting as about 500,000 acre-feet) and how such releases could prompt curtailments affecting local irrigators and recreation; commissioners said they would coordinate with Rep. Kennedy and legal partners.

Commissioners are warning that a potential drought release of 500,000 acre-feet from Flaming Gorge could severely impact local farmers and ranchers this summer.

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Board ratifies local emergency and bans open‑air burning amid drought The board ratified the public safety director’s declaration of local emergency and county administrator’s order banning open‑air burning in St. Lucie County because of drought conditions; commissioners urged public outreach on compliance.

St. Lucie County has declared a local emergency and banned open-air burning as drought conditions escalate, but will the community comply?

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Council approves modular brackish desalination plant contract, conveyance and groundwater purchases as part of multi-project water response Facing drought risk and potential curtailment, the council approved a package of water-supply actions: a contract with Aqualia/MDS for a containerized brackish RO plant, civil work at Owen Stevens, authorized emergency conveyance/pump construction, and later amendments and purchases tied to the Evangeline groundwater program and Lye Ranch water-rights purchase. Staff projected phased water deliveries and estimated customer rate impacts.

The City Council has taken bold steps to secure our water supply by approving a groundbreaking brackish desalination plant and a multi-faceted groundwater strategy to combat looming drought risks.

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RISE is providing emergency water trucking to drought-affected communities and IDPs in Baidoa District (Feb 2026), helping ensure safe water access for families facing severe drought.
Clean water saves lives and protects dignity. 💧
#Somalia #WASH #DroughtResponse

Sarasota County warns of heightened wildfire risk, points to automatic burn ban and urges defensible-space and evacuation planning Sarasota County officials warned residents of an unusually early dry spell that triggered an automatic burn ban tied to the Keetch-Byram drought index, detailed enforcement options, and urged homeowners and businesses to create defensible space and follow a Ready, Set, Go evacuation plan.

Sarasota County officials have declared an early burn ban due to alarming drought conditions, urging residents to prepare for potential wildfires now more than ever.

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Baker County declares local state of emergency and reinstates burn ban after recent wildfires Baker County commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-O1 at an emergency meeting, declaring a local state of emergency and reinstating a countywide burn ban after officials reported recent fires and drought conditions that have burned roughly 200 acres since the start of the month.

Baker County is taking drastic measures to combat wildfires, declaring a local state of emergency and reinstating a burn ban after over 200 acres were scorched this month alone.

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#BakerCounty #FL #DroughtResponse #CitizenPortal #FireSafety #BakerCountyWildfires

Duchesne County discusses drought response, wildfire mitigation and shifting fire department resources Commissioners spent the bulk of their Feb. 2 meeting on drought and wildfire mitigation: county staff described a new grant, staging of cut material, invasive-species safeguards and staffing changes in a neighboring city fire department that could affect mutual-aid and dispatch arrangements.

Duchesne County is tackling severe drought and wildfire risks head-on, with new grants and personnel changes that could reshape fire response strategies.

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#UT #DroughtResponse #WildfireMitigation #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety

💧 On 5 Jan, RISE delivered life-saving water to drought-affected IDPs in Baidoa, protecting health and dignity.
#WaterIsLife #DroughtResponse #IDPs #Baidoa #WASH #RISE

UN warns of worsening drought in Somalia; appeals for $852 million to aid 2.4 million people The UN said severe drought in Somalia has displaced large numbers and affected more than 4.6 million people, and appealed for $852 million to support 2.4 million people this year while warning funding shortfalls constrain response.

Severe drought in Somalia has displaced millions and left families desperate for water and food, with education in crisis as schools close across the region.

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#US #DroughtResponse #CitizenPortal #SomaliaHumanitarian #DisplacementCrisis #EducationDisruption

Monroe Council hears water-supply update as city nears 180-day shortage threshold City staff told the Monroe City Council that local drought conditions have worsened, leaving the city at about 190 days of supply and recommending Stage 1 conservation; council authorized a procedural motion to let the city manager declare a water shortage at 180 days and directed staff to pursue short- and long-term options including temporary piping from a city-owned quarry.

Monroe City is facing a severe drought, with water supply dwindling to just 190 days—urgent conservation measures are on the table!

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#MonroeCityUnionCounty #NC #MonroeCityWater #DroughtResponse #SustainableWaterManagement #CitizenPortal #WaterConservation

Agency survey: preliminary results show ~79,000 acres impacted and $15.9 million in estimated drought losses Agency staff reported preliminary results from a farm drought survey covering 200 responses: about 79,000 acres impacted, an estimated $15.9 million in losses reported by respondents, with many farms seeking financial assistance and facing feed shortages.

Vermont farms are facing staggering drought losses, with nearly 79,000 acres affected and a desperate need for financial aid totaling around $15.9 million.

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Baker County declares countywide burn ban, citing severe drought and recent fires The Baker County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-20 at an emergency meeting, declaring a local state of emergency and instituting a countywide burn ban effective immediately; permitted exceptions are gas or charcoal grills and burns authorized by the Florida Forest Service, and the ban will be reassessed weekly.

Baker County is facing a critical drought, prompting an immediate countywide burn ban to combat the surge of wildfires—what does this mean for residents?

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#BakerCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #FireSafety #BakerCountyBurnBan #LocalStateofEmergency #DroughtResponse

RAC approves hunt-table and date revisions, 6–2; debate over archery-day redistribution The Southern Region RAC voted to approve hunt-table and date revisions, including a drought-era bison option and scheduling changes that prompted debate about archery hunters' allotted days; the final packet passed 6–2 after procedural motions and discussion.

The Southern Region RAC has approved significant updates to hunting regulations, including a new drought-era bison hunt and a heated debate over archery hunters' rights.

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#UT #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal #DroughtResponse #SustainableHunting

RAC reviews hunt-table revisions: added drought-era bison hunt, archery/rifle day allocation debated Division staff proposed hunt-table and season-date revisions including an added drought-response bison hunt and redistribution of archery/rifle days; RAC debate focused on archery-day reductions, private-land access, hunter pressure and emergency authority to close hunts. RAC recommended the plan after motions and voting.

A controversial new bison hunt is on the table in Utah, aimed at addressing drought conditions while igniting debate over hunting fairness between archery and rifle seasons.

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#UT #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #DroughtResponse

RAC debates hunt-table revisions; motion to give archery hunters equal days fails, plan later recommended as presented RAC members debated revisions to hunt tables including an added drought-response hunt, archery boundary and season adjustments and a proposed bison archery hunt. A motion to give archery hunters “equal time” failed; a subsequent motion to recommend the hunt table as presented passed.

The RAC's heated debate over hunt table revisions has sparked controversy, with concerns about equal opportunities for archery hunters and drought-affected areas disrupting the status quo.

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State water board rolls out Cal Waters; users must create accounts and migrate records The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights introduced Cal Waters, a new online system for water-right reporting. Staff said users must create Cal Waters accounts and use a new Cal Waters PIN (old logins won’t work); staff mailed about 12,000 PIN letters to individuals and urged users to contact staff for help with migration.

Cal Waters is revolutionizing water-right management in California, but users must act fast to create their new accounts and secure their records!

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UN warns famine confirmed in parts of Sudan and drought in Somalia as funding gaps force aid cuts The UN relayed WFP and OCHA warnings that famine has been confirmed in El Fashir and Kadugli (Cadugli) and that more than 21 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity; Somalia has declared a nationwide drought emergency, and the $1.4 billion humanitarian plan for the region is only about 22% funded ($317 million).

Famine has been officially confirmed in Sudan, while millions in Somalia are facing severe drought, all amid a critical funding crisis for humanitarian aid.

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#US #FoodInsecurity #CitizenPortal #HumanitarianAid #DroughtResponse #SudanFoodSecurity

Beeville briefs county on Stage 4 drought, $33.9M bond and plan for new wells and RO skids City of Beeville interim city manager Daniel Dorgan told Bee County commissioners the city is in Stage 4 of its drought contingency and has authorized debt and contracts to drill and rehabilitate wells and to buy temporary reverse‑osmosis skids. The city expects the additional capacity to meet average daily demand and aims to bring water online by

Beeville is taking bold steps to combat its Stage 4 drought with a $33.9 million plan to drill new wells and enhance water supply, aiming to bring relief by February 2026!

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#BeeCounty #TX #BeeCountyWater #CitizenPortal #WaterManagement #CommunityResilience #DroughtResponse

Board waives first reading and extends urgency ordinance for agricultural well permits; codification of permit procedures set for Nov. 4 Yolo County environmental-health staff asked the board to codify drought-era agricultural well-permitting rules adopted under urgency ordinance 15,69 and to extend the urgency ordinance to avoid a lapse while the permanent code amendment proceeds. The board waived first reading and voted to continue the item for adoption on Nov. 4.

Yolo County is taking crucial steps to ensure sustainable agricultural well permitting amid ongoing drought challenges—don’t miss what’s next!

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#YoloCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #GroundwaterSustainability #EmergencyPermitting #DroughtResponse

Parker Water Commission reviews water master plan and drought response initiatives Commission discusses updates on water conservation, partnerships, and upcoming meeting schedules.

The Douglas County Water Commission met with a renewed sense of purpose, laying the groundwork for a sustainable water future despite a lull in urgent issues.

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Water Conservancy Committee Proposes New Pressure Zone Plan for Cedar City Region Committee seeks to optimize water pressure and resources with new interlocal agreement.

Cedar City is facing a critical water crisis as its aquifer drops 2 feet annually, prompting urgent discussions on innovative management strategies and new infrastructure projects.

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World Food Programme concludes drought response in Namibia - Namibia Economist World Food Programme concludes drought response in Namibia  Namibia Economist

#WorldFoodProgramme #Namibia #DroughtResponse #FoodSecurity #SustainableDevelopment

California Water Resource Board tracks federal funding rollback impact on decision-making Board addresses critical federal funding cuts affecting California's water resource management.

California's water management is at a crossroads as federal funding cuts jeopardize vital resources and data necessary for tackling drought challenges.

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