Learn how you can get involved in the multi-agency, stakeholder-driven effort to make Montana more drought resilient.

JOIN an informative webinar on October 14, 2021 from 1:30-2:30 (MDT). 

Register Here  -  Agenda  -  Drought Primer

Are you interesting in being involved in the Drought Plan Update?

Please complete this short Stakeholder Interest Form.

 If you have questions about the process or how to be involved, contact one of our planners:

Lower Missouri:  Michael Downey - 406-444-9748

Upper Missouri: Ann Schwend - 406-444-1806

Yellowstone: Sara Meloy - 406-444-4247

Clark Fork/Kootenai: Valerie Kurth - 406-444-6627

Montana Drought Impact Reporter

* Report directly to DNRC on conditions in your area

* View maps and graphs of reported drought impacts

Montana Water Supply & Drought Forecast - Spring 2021

Drought Plan Task Force Meeting 

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 via ZOOM. Please use the link below for Log-In information.

For additional information please contact:
Ann Schwend at: aschwend@mt.gov or 406-444-1806

Meeting Agenda   

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 National Drought Impact Reporter

Federal Drought Disaster Assistance Programs

Montana's Hay Hotline

RESOURCES:

Drought Information & Resources

US Drought Monitor

National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) - Drought.gov

National Weather Service (NWS) - Semi-monthly Drought Report

NWS - US Drought Seasonal Outlook

West Wide Drought Tracker

NWS -  Discussion for the Seasonal Drought Outlook

NOAA - Temp, Precip and Drought

Flood Potential

USGS - Water Watch

NWS - Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System for Flooding Information

Precipitation

NWS - Weather and Hazards Data Viewer

WestWide Drought Tracker - Standard Precipitation Index (SPI)

NWS - Current Statewide Precipitation Totals

NWS - Montana Weather/Precipitation Summary

High Plains Regional Climate Center - ACIS Maps

Montana Climate Office - Mesonet

Temperature

NOAA - Western Regional Climate Center - Climate Anomaly Maps and Tables

NOAA - National Climatic Data Center - State Annual and Seasonal Time Series

NOAA - National Centers for Environmental Information - Climatological Rankings

Streamflow

USGS - Water Watch 

USGS - Water Data Information

Mountain Snowpack

NRCS - Interactive SNOTEL Map

Current SWSI Data

NRCS - Snow Survey Data and Analysis

Weather Forecasting

NWS - Weather and Hazards Data Viewer

Windyty

MDT - Travel Conditions

Climate Monitoring

Montana Climate Office - Mesonet

International Research Institute (IRI) ENSO Forecast

ENSO Blog

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

NOAA Climate Monitoring

Climate Explorer 

NOAA, Climate Prediction Center

Northwest Climate Toolbox

Topofire

Reservoir Storage

DNRC - State Water Projects Bureau

BOR - Great Plains Region, Montana Lakes and Reservoirs

BOR - Pacific Northwest Region, Hungry Horse

NRCS - State and Federal Water Storage Projects

Soil Moisture

National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) - Soil Moisture

USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Crop Progress and Condition

Bureau of Reclamation - AGRImet

Montana Climate Office - Mesonet

Topofire

Wildfire

Northern Rockies Coordination Center - Predictive Services

National Significant Wildfire Potential Outlook

Topofire

Fisheries & Wildlife

FWP-Fishing Closures and Restrictions

FWP - Wildlife Drought Contingency Plan

FWP - Statewide Fisheries Management Plan

FWP - Dewatered Streams Information

Crops & Livestock

USDA - Montana Crop Progress Reports

NRCS - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP)

NRCS - Drought Information for Producers

FSA - Disaster Assistance Programs

Funding

Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) - WaterSMART Drought Response Program

USDA - Drought Programs and Assistance

DNRC - Grants, Loans and Technical Support for Natural Resource Activities

FWP - Future Fisheries Grants for Fisheries Protection

Community Assistance

National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)

Request State Reference Materials

Report Drought Impacts

Bozeman Drought Management Plan (coming soon!)

Big Hole Drought Management Plan

Blackfoot Challenge Drought Response Plan

Community Service Opportunities

Big Sky Watershed Corps

Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana

Montana Watershed Coordination Council

ServeMontana, Governor's Office of Community Service

NOAA - Cooperative Observeration Program

Cooperative Fire Reporting

Local Contacts

Montana Watershed Directory

Conservation District Directory

Farm Service Agents

Montana Extension Service Agents

Montana Disaster Emergency Services

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