Research and Learn

Midwest DEWS Drought Mitigation Research

NIDIS-Supported Research

Identifying and implementing drought mitigation measures is one of three pillars of drought planning, and it is essential for reducing the negative effects of drought in a proactive manner. However, stakeholders have expressed difficulty in identifying a broad range of appropriate mitigation options. This project examined drought mitigation and related actions at the state and county levels within the Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) and Michigan to help provide a better understanding of the full range of drought mitigation actions implemented in the region.

For more information, please contact Molly Woloszyn (molly.woloszyn@noaa.gov).

Research Snapshot

Research Timeline

Summer 2019–Spring 2021

Principal Investigator(s)

Cody Knutson, National Drought Mitigation Center

Project Funding

Drought Risk Mitigation Research Center (DRMRC)

Focus Areas (DEWS Components)

Planning & Preparedness

Research & Applications

What to Expect from This Research

This research produced a database of drought mitigation actions implemented within drought mitigation and response plans from across the Midwest DEWS.

This database is available in spreadsheet form by request. Please contact Molly Woloszyn.