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Managing Drought in the Western United States

Abstract

Drought affects resources and services provided by national forests and grasslands in the Western 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.

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Last updated April 3, 2026