The Benefits of Adopting a Drought Contingency Plan
As of the first week of September, more than 30% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The need for drought contingency planning is apparent considering the megadrought occurring in the western part of the United States. It highlights the importance of long-term planning and responding early […]
City of Bozeman Water Supply Optimization & Management Tool Provides Defensible Solutions to Ongoing Water Scarcity
In mid-June, major flooding impacted several river systems across Montana, including the Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers near Bozeman. The flooding caused devastating erosion and temporary closure of Yellowstone Park. In the last decade the Bozeman region has been experiencing more drought than flooding. City leaders have been focused for several years on long-term water conservation […]
Major Drought Mitigation Project Begins Construction
Drought mitigation is a hot topic right now as most of the western half of the United States is experiencing abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In North Dakota, the majority of the State is in the severe or extreme drought categories. Thankfully, a drought mitigation project that will […]