Drought Fact Sheets

Although drought may not be stopped, we can help minimize the impacts of droughts by helping local communities plan, prepare and implement conservation measures. One of the quickest and easiest ways to combat the potential and magnitude of drought is to become proactive. Citizens should take the appropriate steps to conserve and wisely use the water in their community. Everyone benefits if local communities learn how to conserve water in times of abundance to ward off severe restriction in time of drought. We all have a stake in having a reliable water supply.

Cascade Earth Sciences developed the following Drought Fact Sheets as requested by the National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils (NARC&DC). The resulting Fact Sheets found on this page provide extremely useful information. You can find answers to seemingly simple questions such as: What exactly is a drought? Why do droughts occur? What can I do to alleviate the affects of drought? Could drought affect the quality of my drinking water? These 13 Fact Sheets have been designed to teach your community how to lessen the impacts of drought. Please use them as you see fit.

Fact Sheet # 1: What is a Drought and How Will it Affect My Community?
Fact Sheet # 2: When We Have a Drought, Where Does the Water Go?
Fact Sheet # 3: What Happens to Water Quality During a Drought?
Fact Sheet # 4: How Do Industries Affect Drought Planning?
Fact Sheet # 5: Agriculture and Community Drought Planning
Fact Sheet # 6: How Do Municipalities Affect Drought Planning?
Fact Sheet # 7: Rural Developments and Drought Planning
Fact Sheet # 8: Why Streams Go Dry
Fact Sheet # 9: The Effects of Population Growth on Drought
Fact Sheet # 10: How Does Runoff Affect Our Water Supply?
Fact Sheet # 11: The Need for a Drought Plan and How to Develop One
Fact Sheet # 12: How Do You Put On a Drought Ecucation Forum?
Fact Sheet # 13: Drought Mitigation Toolbox