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  • Sub-sample of image: 2007 drought at Lake Lanier, by Tom Wilson.

    • Case Study

    Drought in the ACF River Basin

    Explore the historical context of drought in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) Basin, a primer on how water resources are managed there, and a look ahead to the future.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Drought
    Extreme Heat
    Assets
    Agriculture and Food Supply
    Critical Facilities
    Water Infrastructure – General
    Sources
    State of Alabama State of Florida State of Georgia USACE—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NOAA—National Integrated Drought Information System NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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    Tools & Data

    Current Drought - U.S. Drought Monitor

    Organizations

    State of Alabama
    State of Florida
    State of Georgia

    Relevant Options

    Encourage farmers and foresters to research technological opportunities to use water resources more efficiently. Increasing water use efficiency can prevent or alleviate drought impacts. Encourage farmers and foresters to investigate potential backup water supply sources for agriculture (e.g., well vs surface water) in case of a drought. Diversify food supply chains to prepare for potential impacts from changing seasons and extreme events. For example, support local food production by promoting new technologies, encouraging farmers to

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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