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Managing Drought in the Eastern United States
| Authors: | Brandon McWilliams, Michael Gavazzi, Mac A. Callaham, Erin D. Lane, Maria Janowiak, Michelle Thomspson, Danielle Shannon |
| Published: | April 3, 2026 |
| Type: | Fact Sheet |
Abstract
Drought affects resources and services provided by national forests and grasslands in the Eastern United States. This fact sheet summarizes potential management actions to reduce negative effects of drought on major resource areas, developed through science-management workshops. It also provides additional resources to learn more about drought and drought management.
Download (PDF 1.11MB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/pnw-east_region_management_fact_sheet_-_final.pdf
Last updated April 3, 2026