El Niño has attained super status. It will change weather patterns worldwide. In Utah, communities are facing major water restrictions along the Colorado River. Bear Butte Lake has dried up from severe drought. The loss ended the nearby fishery and a key wildlife stop. Studies indicate that drought and flood alternation is rising under climate change. American Forests has introduced a new free tool. It can be used immediately to help land managers get ready for drought, wildfire, and pests.
Sources & References
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El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat? - Al Jazeera
El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat? Al Jazeera
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Drought-flood alternation under climate change - EurekAlert!
Drought-flood alternation under climate change EurekAlert!
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American Forests Launches Free Tool to Help Land Managers Get Ahead of Wildfire, Drought and Pests - Yahoo! Finance Canada
American Forests Launches Free Tool to Help Land Managers Get Ahead of Wildfire, Drought and Pests Yahoo! Finance Canada
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'We're out of water': Utah communities live with steep water cuts amid brutal Colorado River drought - The Salt Lake Tribune
'We're out of water': Utah communities live with steep water cuts amid brutal Colorado River drought The Salt Lake Tribune
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Severe drought dries up Bear Butte Lake, wiping out local fishery and wildlife stop - KOTA Territory News
Severe drought dries up Bear Butte Lake, wiping out local fishery and wildlife stop KOTA Territory News